Landfill Operator
- Fort St. John, BC, Canada
Pay: $31.35 - 36.34/hour (pending on experience) · Full-time
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- Pay: $31.35 - 36.34/hour (pending on experience)
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Why Choose Us
We are R360 Canada, an integrated services company that offers a variety of services to clients in the energy, environmental and industrial sectors. We are equipped to process, recover, recycle and dispose of waste and other materials safely and cost-effectively for our customers. The R360 team is aligned through the vision of reinventing the standard in waste solutions by serving our customers and employees, while staying true to our values. We’re 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.
We are currently looking for a Landfill Operator at our Silverberry Landfill located approximately 55km north of Fort St. John. This role is shift work, working 7 days on and 7 days off, having hours of 7am-7pm. Applicants must be able to provide their own accommodations locally.
Pay: $31.35 - 36.34/hour (pending on experience)
Responsibilities
The Landfill Operator position is responsible for operations of solid waste handling in a safe and customer service oriented fashion. The Landfill Operator will be in constant contact with customers and therefore must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. In this role, the Landfill Operator will be active in setting a good example for Operator Trainees, as such, strong attention to detail is imperative. As a Landfill Operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:
R360 Canada, a company of 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.
We are R360 Canada, an integrated services company that offers a variety of services to clients in the energy, environmental and industrial sectors. We are equipped to process, recover, recycle and dispose of waste and other materials safely and cost-effectively for our customers. The R360 team is aligned through the vision of reinventing the standard in waste solutions by serving our customers and employees, while staying true to our values. We’re 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.
We are currently looking for a Landfill Operator at our Silverberry Landfill located approximately 55km north of Fort St. John. This role is shift work, working 7 days on and 7 days off, having hours of 7am-7pm. Applicants must be able to provide their own accommodations locally.
Pay: $31.35 - 36.34/hour (pending on experience)
Responsibilities
The Landfill Operator position is responsible for operations of solid waste handling in a safe and customer service oriented fashion. The Landfill Operator will be in constant contact with customers and therefore must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. In this role, the Landfill Operator will be active in setting a good example for Operator Trainees, as such, strong attention to detail is imperative. As a Landfill Operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:
- Landfill safety (i.e. ensuring that all Standard Operating Procedures and safe work procedures are followed. As well as permitting visitors and contractors, completing Hazard Assessments, identifying and tracking hazards, near misses and incidents within the R360 Canada safety tracking program Intelex in a timely manner)
- Responsible for proper equipment operation
- Responsible for administering scale operations and data entry
- Collecting random samples
- Ensuring landfill and building maintenance
- Performing general cleaning duties throughout the day
- Conducting ongoing equipment maintenance
- A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
- A valid and acceptable driver’s license and successful completion of pre-employment testing
- A minimum of 2 years oilfield experience is ideal but not required
- Valid and current safety tickets including H2S Alive and First Aid
- A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
- Mechanically inclined and productive when working alone under very limited supervision
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements
- Competitive Wages
- Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
R360 Canada, a company of 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.
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Responsibilities
Operate solid waste handling activities safely and provide customer service, including managing scale operations, entering data, and collecting random samples. Follow safety procedures, assess and report hazards and incidents, maintain equipment and facilities, and set a strong example for operator trainees.
Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, a valid acceptable driver's license, and current H2S Alive and First Aid safety tickets; they must also pass pre-employment requirements. Two years of oilfield experience is ideal but not required, and candidates should be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, communicative, and able to work long hours independently in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
Skills
- Landfill Operations
- Solid Waste Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Scale Operations
- Data Entry
- Sample Collection
- Landfill Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Hazard Assessment
- Incident Reporting
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Retirement Plan With Company Match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Scholarship Opportunities for Children
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Landfill Operations
- Solid Waste Handling
- Waste Management
- Environmental Services
- Oilfield Experience
- Equipment Operation
- Scale Operations
- Data Entry
- Random Sampling
- Landfill Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safe Work Procedures
- Hazard Assessments
- Hazard Tracking
- Near-Miss Reporting
- Incident Reporting
- Intelex
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- Customer Service
- Driver's License
- Operator Training
- Shift Work