Heavy Equipment Operator

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  • Fort McMurray, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
About Us:SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure include Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters. Your Opportunity at SECURE:SECURE is currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Metals Recycling team located in Fort McMurray, AB. Prospective individuals will require Equipment Operating experience, preferably with excavator/material handlers and shears. This position would be well-suited to individuals with Forestry, Construction or Oilfield industry experience that want to be working closer to home and have a set schedule and hours of work.The successful candidate must adhere to our safety program and work as a contributing member of the site team. The Team:The SECURE Metals & Mining team is a group of experienced professionals dedicated to providing innovative and reliable scrap metal recycling services. With a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction, our team operates across strategically located facilities in Western Canada, offering a full range of services from recycling and clean-up to demolition and surplus scrap metal marketing. Work Environment:This position is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta and will work a 7 and 7 schedule. A Day in The Life:The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
  • Operate equipment while adhering to all safe work practices and procedures
  • Operator Excavator, Dozer, Loader and Trash Compactor
  • Experience with Shears will be considered an asset
  • Follow Secures’ operating standards and procedures
  • Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and ensure equipment is running properly
  • Secure special attachments to equipment
  • Operate two-way radios and other communication when required
  • Minor repairs to equipment. Report any necessary reports to the supervisor
  • Commitment to working safely and following safety protocol
  • Abide by all company and customer specific safety procedures.
  • Must be able to work varied shift start and finish times, occasional weekends/overtime and occasionally travel away from home location overnight for project-based
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:The individual in this role will have the following skills:Technical
  • Experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, shoveling, moving containers and other heavy materials.
  • Landfill operator experience is preferred
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work long days and occasional overnights.
  • Fit-for-Work each day.
Interpersonal
  • Ability to communicate effectively and express thoughts and ideas in a clear manner.
  • Good listening skills along with ability to accept and follow direction.
  • Open and honest with team members as it relates to all aspects of the work.
  • Ability to work alone and cover for supervision when required.
  • Self-starter with the ability to understand operation objectives and can complete tasks with limited supervision.
What's in it for you:At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a compensation package that competitively recognizes employee contributions and performance.In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:
  • Leading industry wages with competitive base salary, compensation programs
  • Industry leading safety
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee savings plans
  • Career progression/internal mobility opportunities including off season rotational opportunities
  • Community investment activities
  • A competitive employee referral program.
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