Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Camrose; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Team recognition

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a versatile Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment at the Camrose Landfill in Alberta, Canada. The role requires hands-on operation, problem-solving, and accountability for safety and quality across remote work sites.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in heavy industrial environments, with a willingness to work overtime when projects demand it.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in heavy earthworks and processing equipment.
• Landfill experience is an asset but not required.
• Willing to work long overtime for critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment at peak performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site issues quickly.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
• Manage daily tasks and equipment care across multiple locations.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Safety focus

Problem solving

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

• 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 Country:

• Canada
• Canada