Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Camrose; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Career Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Green for Life Perks

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Camrose, Alberta, is seeking a versatile Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run heavy earthworks and processing equipment at the Camrose Landfill. You will inspect and maintain equipment daily, ensuring peak performance and safe operation.

This role requires deep technical know-how, strong problem solving, and a willingness to work overtime to meet project deadlines. You will work independently at distant locations and contribute to safety, output, and quality while

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy earthworks and processing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues on site.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet project needs.
• Strong safety, output and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment at peak performance.
• Resolve obstacles and take initiative on site.
• Maintain accountability for safety, output and quality.
• Manage daily tasks and equipment care across distant locations.

Skills

Hands-On Operation

Initiative

Accountability

Workflow Management

Problem-Solving

Technical Expertise

Overtime Readiness

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:

• 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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

A Day in The Life:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• 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

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