Landfill Equipment Operator (pt)

Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada

Wage $31.66 hourly (2026) · Full-time

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Pay: Wage $31.66 hourly (2026)
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

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Job Brief

Operates and maintains equipment used at municipal landfill sites, performs waste compaction and applies cover materials, operates weigh scales and provides customer service, as assigned.

Employment Status

Permanent Part time

Union

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date Of Posting

28/10/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026

Duration (if Temporary)

N/A

Job Title Landfill Equipment Operator

Wage $31.66 hourly (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations

Department Public Works

Location Waste Management Division, Various

Hours Normal Working Hours up to 24 hours per week, includes days, evenings and weekends.

Other Current vacancy. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements; work locations may vary

Job Description

Operate and maintain front-end loader, roll off truck, waste compactor and any other landfill equipment
Segregate incoming materials moving to appropriate location/bin, and/or manually stack or package items (i.e. tires, electronics, scrap metal, hazardous waste,) for shipment
Ensure waste is disposed in proper location at the tip face and in accordance with design plans
Ensure proper compaction of waste in accordance with standard operating procedures
Apply cover material to exposed refuse in designated areas in accordance with standard operating procedures
Load recycling into bins or trailers using high lift loader
Prepare incident reports and other documentation
Pick up, delivery and emptying of roll off bins to, from and at various City landfill sites
Adhere to legislative requirements and standard operating procedures regulating all landfill operations including maintenance of required records
Monitor and report change or substantive fluctuation in various detection systems located at landfill(s) (i.e. methane detection, leachate controls, etc.)
Operate a commercial scale, enter load information in a computer system, weigh customer load, calculate fees, collect payments using both cash and debit transactions, prepare charge and cash tickets, and issue receipts
Maintain a working float, prepare deposit slips and reconciliation forms as well as make bank deposits
Verify residence of customers and check list of denied landfill users and deny use of landfill if person is on list
Input ticket information into computer database, perform computer daily backup and monthly download
Direct landfill users to appropriate area, inspect loads to ensure only acceptable refuse enters the site and notify appropriate personnel of loads containing questionable waste material
Maintain order and cleanliness of grounds including but not limited to cutting grass, snow removal, painting, sweeping, and litter collection, at any of the active and inactive City landfill sites
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Secondary School diploma
Minimum 2 years experience operating a front-end loader, landfill compactor, and ability to do routine daily maintenance, including driving and operating a tandem or triaxle roll off truck
Experience in handling cash and receipts
WHMIS, First Aid and CPR preferred
Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
Must have legible and accurate writing ability
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario class “D” driver’s licence, with “Z” endorsement and acceptable driving record

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

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Responsibilities

Operate and maintain landfill equipment, manage waste placement and compaction, apply cover materials, and transport roll-off bins between landfill sites. Weigh customer loads, collect payments, maintain records, guide landfill users, monitor site systems, and keep landfill grounds clean and orderly.

Requirements

A secondary school diploma and at least two years of experience operating a front-end loader and landfill compactor are required, along with routine maintenance ability and experience operating a roll-off truck. Candidates need cash-handling experience, a valid Ontario Class D licence with a Z endorsement, an acceptable driving record, strong communication and organizational skills, and computer proficiency; WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR are preferred.

Skills

Front-End Loader Operation
Landfill Compactor Operation
Roll-Off Truck Operation
Equipment Maintenance
Waste Compaction
Waste Segregation
Recycling Handling
Cash Handling
Customer Service
Commercial Scale Operation
Recordkeeping
Microsoft Office
Time Management
Oral Communication
First Aid and CPR
WHMIS

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Keywords

Municipal Landfill
Waste Management
Front-End Loader
Landfill Compactor
Roll-Off Truck
Tandem Truck
Triaxle Truck
Equipment Maintenance
Waste Compaction
Cover Materials
Waste Segregation
Recycling
Hazardous Waste
Commercial Scale
Cash Handling
Debit Transactions
Recordkeeping
Methane Detection
Leachate Controls
WHMIS
First Aid
CPR
Microsoft Office
Z Endorsement
Customer Service

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