Landfill Operator

Secure; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health & dental

HSA

Wellness program

Savings plans

Career progression

Referral program

Safety standards

Community investment

Job summary

SECURE is hiring a Landfill Operator south of Grande Prairie, AB. The role involves operating heavy equipment, managing scale operations, and performing landfill maintenance. You will interact with customers and handle data entry while maintaining high safety standards in a two-site team environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and safety tickets. Expect a 12-hour day shift with 7 on/7 off rotation at the South Grande Prairie Landfill.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work long hours in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and manage scale operations.
• Perform site and building maintenance and sampling tasks.
• Handle data entry and monitor the scale and tickets.
• Support daily landfill activities and housekeeping.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Long shifts tolerance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

The Landfill Operator position is responsible for all operations at the landfill including scale operation, heavy equipment operation, truck ticketing system, landfill and building maintenance, and sampling. The individual in this role will be in regular contact with customers and therefore, must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. As this is a safety-sensitive role and due to the nature of the working environment, the successful candidate is required to be mentally and physically fit to successfully perform the tasks and responsibilities of this position.

This position is located south of Grande Prairie, AB.

The Team

At SECURE's South Grande Prairie Landfill, safety, customer service, and environmental responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to operating safely while protecting the communities and environment we serve.

Work Environment

The schedule for this position involves 12-hour day shifts with a 7 on / 7 off rotation. The role will be based at the South Grande Prairie Landfill.

A Day in The Life

• Safe operation of heavy equipment, pumps, scale operation and maintenance
• Landfill, building, and site housekeeping maintenance
• Random sample gathering and analysis
• General labor duties as required
• Responsible for proper equipment operation
• Administering scale operations and data entry
• Conducting ongoing equipment maintenance
• Maintaining general housekeeping duties

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A valid and acceptable Driver’s license, drivers abstract, and successful completion of Pre-employment testing
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with equipment and computer systems
• Valid and current safety tickets, including; H2S Alive, First Aid Level One C, WHMIS, TDG
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Proven ability to work well under an occasional amount of supervision
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.