Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
- Camrose, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
GFL Environmental is seeking a versatile and skilled Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment at the Camrose Landfill.
Why GFL:
About GFL
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
GFL Environmental is seeking a versatile and skilled Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment at the Camrose Landfill.
Why GFL:
About GFL
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
Job ID:
R40869
Job Profile:
Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Country:
Why GFL:
- Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, and experience.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
- Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
- Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
- Hands-On Operation: Spend most of your time directly operating heavy earthworks and processing equipment at peak performance.
- Take Initiative & Solve Problems: Think on your feet to resolve unexpected obstacles.
- Drive Accountability: Lead by example, setting a high standard of work ethic, holding both yourself and your coworkers accountable for safety, output, and quality.
- Manage Workflows: Work independently across distant project locations, managing daily tasks, equipment care, and project deadlines seamlessly.
- Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
- Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily
- Operate necessary equipment to pack and cover waste material at the active face.
- Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
- Deep Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in heavy earthworks and processing equipment (e.g., forestry or gravel crushing operations). While landfill experience is an asset, a strong background in similar heavy industrial environments is highly valued.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to troubleshoot operational issues instantly and adapt to changing conditions on site.
- Commitment: Ability to work a schedule involving heavy overtime to ensure the success of critical projects.
About GFL
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
- Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
- With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
- We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
- We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
- GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance
GFL Environmental is seeking a versatile and skilled Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment at the Camrose Landfill.
Why GFL:
- Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, and experience.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
- Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
- Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
- Hands-On Operation: Spend most of your time directly operating heavy earthworks and processing equipment at peak performance.
- Take Initiative & Solve Problems: Think on your feet to resolve unexpected obstacles.
- Drive Accountability: Lead by example, setting a high standard of work ethic, holding both yourself and your coworkers accountable for safety, output, and quality.
- Manage Workflows: Work independently across distant project locations, managing daily tasks, equipment care, and project deadlines seamlessly.
- Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
- Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily
- Operate necessary equipment to pack and cover waste material at the active face.
- Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
- Deep Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in heavy earthworks and processing equipment (e.g., forestry or gravel crushing operations). While landfill experience is an asset, a strong background in similar heavy industrial environments is highly valued.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to troubleshoot operational issues instantly and adapt to changing conditions on site.
- Commitment: Ability to work a schedule involving heavy overtime to ensure the success of critical projects.
About GFL
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
- Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
- With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
- We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
- We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
- GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance
Job ID:
R40869
Job Profile:
Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Country:
- Canada
- Canada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment to pack and cover waste at the active landfill face. Inspect and maintain equipment daily, including lubrication, fluid checks, and cleaning debris from tracks and gear mechanisms, while meeting safety, output, and quality expectations.
Requirements
Extensive experience operating heavy earthworks and processing equipment is required; experience in forestry, gravel crushing, or similar heavy industrial environments is valued, and landfill experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot issues, adapt to changing site conditions, work independently, and accommodate a schedule involving heavy overtime.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Heavy Earthworks
- Processing Equipment Operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Lubrication
- Fluid Checks
- Waste Compaction
- Waste Covering
- Track Cleaning
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Accountability
- Quality Control
- Independent Work
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Employer-Matched RRSP/DPSP
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Landfill
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heavy Earthworks
- Processing Equipment
- Forestry Operations
- Gravel Crushing
- Heavy Industrial Environment
- Active Landfill Face
- Waste Compaction
- Waste Covering
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Greasing And Lubrication
- Fluid Checks
- Track Cleaning
- Gear Mechanisms
- Troubleshooting
- Site Operations
- Safety
- Quality Control
- Project Deadlines
- Overtime
- Camrose Landfill