About this role
Excavator Operator - Up to $32/HR
Join SAVARD Personnel Group - where your skills are valued! We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Licensed Excavator Operator to join our growing operations team. The successful candidate will operate hydraulic excavators to sort, load, move, and process waste, recyclable materials, and construction debris in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Safely operate hydraulic excavators of various sizes. • Load transfer trailers, roll-off bins, and dump trucks. • Perform excavation, demolition, grading, sorting, and material handling. • Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections. • Perform routine maintenance including greasing, cleaning, and checking fluid levels. • Identify and report mechanical issues immediately. • Follow site plans, layouts, work orders, and supervisor instructions. • Maintain safe working distances around personnel, equipment, structures, and utilities. • Coordinate with drivers, labourers, dispatchers, and other equipment operators. Qualifications • Valid Excavator Operator License or recognized Heavy Equipment Operator certification. • Minimum 2–3 years of excavator operating experience. • Experience in waste management, construction, demolition, recycling, or excavation is preferred. • Experience operating various sizes of hydraulic excavators. • Strong understanding of safe heavy equipment operation. • Ability to read and interpret site plans, work orders, and equipment manuals. • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment deficiencies • Experience working at waste transfer stations or recycling facilities. • Loader, skid steer, or other heavy equipment experience. • Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence; DZ is an asset. • Working at Heights, WHMIS, and First Aid certifications. Physical Requirements • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. • Comfortable working around dust, noise, mud, and uneven terrain. • Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment. • Ability to climb on and off heavy equipment multiple times per shift. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when required. • PPE is required at all times. Schedule • Sunday to Friday • 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Duration: • Direct Hire
How to Apply: • Apply & Receive offers NOW! Download Savard 24/7 App! • Call or text us at 519-900-7655 • Job ID#59187832