Landfill Equipment Operator (pt)

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; Presencial; CAD 44.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring for a part-time Landfill Equipment Operator at our Public Works division. The role involves operating front-end loaders, roll-off trucks, and waste compactors, plus handling cash payments and performing safety and documentation duties.

Based in Kawartha Lakes, this position requires a valid Ontario Class D license with Z endorsement, WHMIS/First Aid CPR preferred, and the ability to work days, evenings and weekends. Skill testing may be required.

Formación

• Secondary School diploma.
• Minimum 2 years experience operating front-end loader, landfill compactor, and routine maintenance.
• Experience handling cash and receipts.
• WHMIS, First Aid and CPR preferred.
• Excellent oral communication and strong interpersonal skills with the public and staff.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and maintain accuracy.
• Must have valid Ontario class D driver’s licence with Z endorsement and clean record.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer operations.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain landfill equipment (front-end loader, roll off truck, waste compactor).
• Segregate materials and prepare items for shipment.
• Ensure waste is disposed in designated locations per plans.
• Apply cover material to refuse per SOP.
• Load recycling into bins using equipment.
• Prepare incident reports and documentation.
• Input tickets and weigh loads on the commercial scale.
• Monitor system detections and report changes.
• Deny access for listed denials and maintain site cleanliness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educación

Secondary School diploma

Ontario class D driver's licence with Z endorsement

Descripción del empleo

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.

Number of available positions:

2

Date of Posting:

28/10/2026

11/11/2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Location:

City of Kawartha Lakes, ON

Union:

Job Title Landfill Equipment Operator

Wage $31.66 - $34.25 hourly (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations

Department Public Works

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.