Budget Iron & Metal - Heavy Equipment Operator

Division :Budget Iron & Metals

Location :Hamilton

Position :Heavy Equipment Operator

Status: Permanent, Full-time, up to 50 hours week, Monday - Friday, some Saturdays, start time of 5am

Budget Iron& Metals continues to grow; and we believe that the key to our success is our honest, motivated and qualified team! We are committed to the highest standards and best practices, always striving to not only meet, but to exceed the industry standards and our customers’ expectations. Protecting the health and safety of our workers, the public, and the environment are one of our top priorities.

This position will assist in several aspects of daily operations such as scrap inspection, sortation, and general yard maintenance as directed. This position will require strong communication skills to ensure safety among co-workers, truck drivers, peddlers, and contractors.

Responsibilities : Operations

• Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
• Work in accordance with Budget Environmental Inc.'s Health and Safety Rules, Programs and Policies, OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, provincial and federal laws.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain systems and components of scrap handlers, front loaders, Bonfiglioli Squalo 3000 shear, forklifts, bob cat/skid steer, non
• ferrous processing equipment, Volvo stick shear, flip, repair and replace shear blades
• Work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining a high standard of quality and workmanship
• Completes required documentation, often utilizing fleet maintenance software program(s)
• Presents him or herself professionally, positively, respectfully, and honestly with all staff and management
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required
• Notifies Management of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Performs duties as scheduled and directed

Safety

• Attends and participates in daily FLRA meetings
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Supervisor.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required
• Notifies Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Identifies and reports all equipment in need of repair or replacement.

Qualifications : Human Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ethical and works with a high level of integrity
• Adaptability/ Flexibility
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Development and continual learning
• The ability to safely use hand and power tools, and heavy machinery
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• Strong mechanical skills
• Detail-oriented

Working Knowledge

• Experience in the safe and efficient operation of hand/power tools and small equipment

Experience

• Safe and efficient operation of an excavator; loading and moving waste and recycling/ Experience in demolition
• Working knowledge with reading plans and understanding of grades.
• Working knowledge of inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and maintain systems and components of scrap handlers, front loaders, Bonfiglioli Squalo 3000 shear, forklifts, bob cat/skid steer, non
• ferrous processing equipment, Volvo stick shear, flip, repair and replace shear blades

Certifications:

• Ministry of Labor (MOL) Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
• WHMIS