Casual/On-Call Heavy Equipment Operator

at  KBL Environmental

Are you ready to join Western Canada’s leading environmental services team? At KBL, we specialize in delivering inspired environmental solutions across Environmental Projects and Consulting Services, Waste Facilities, and Transportation. As an emerging leader in the industry, we attribute our success to our exceptional team. Safety is our top priority, and we are guided by our core values of accountability, diligence, resourcefulness, and responsibility.
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POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking to add Heavy Equipment Operators to the team on a casual, on-call basis to support projects in Selkirk, MB. These employees will be called to work to cover illnesses, vacations, or other absences. Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for day-to-day duties on site needed to complete work in a safe and timely fashion and maintain a clean work site. This may include the moving and tracking of materials with various equipment including forklifts, loaders, scoop trams, rock trucks, excavators and hook trucks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ experience operating heavy construction equipment described above
• Basic comprehension and ability to follow KBL’s Workplace Health and Safety requirements relevant to the assigned work site, including but not limited to KBL’s “Stop & Think Process” and KBL’s “Hazard Assessment Process”
• Ability to complete safety documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, shoveling, moving containers and other heavy materials
• Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions, challenging work site environments, and long demanding work days
• Ability to manage weather and/or seasonal interruptions in work schedule
• Must be willing to work shift work

• Safe and effective operation of heavy equipment, including forklifts, loaders, scoop trams, rock trucks, excavators, and hook trucks
• Perform preventative maintenance and daily operation checks on equipment
• Loading a diverse range of materials such as earth, rock, and demolition debris into heavy trucks or train cars
• Safely move materials from excavation sites to designated stockpiles, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Operate and service a variety of small equipment and tools
• Maintain cleanliness and order on site—clean, lubricate, and fuel all equipment, and handle general site housekeeping.
• Proactively notify supervisors and repair shops of any equipment issues or needed repairs.
• Act independently with minimal supervision
• Perform general labour tasks as required, including but not limited to digging, sweeping, monitoring, sampling, and spotting for trucks
• Safely work and travel in weather conditions
• Commit to working safely and following all safety protocols