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Job Title


Heavy Equipment Operator - Recycling Facility


Company : Waste Connections


Location : Ajax, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Why Choose Us:**We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. Weu2019re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As an equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:Operating heavy equipment such as: Bobcat loaders and mini loaders, skid steers, and forklifts, to separate residual waste from inbound loads.Operating a baler to bale materials for transportLoading 53'''' trailers with material.Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.**What We Need From You:**2+ yearsu2019 experience running heavy equipment listed above.Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements**What Youu2019ll Get From Us:**Competitive Wages: $32.72/h - 9 hours a day guaranteed!Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your futureBenefits; Medical, Dental, VisionPerks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase PlanInsurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability**_We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight._****_Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance._**