Skilled Labourer - Ridge Landfill

Waste Connections of Canada Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an environmental services leader as a Skilled Labourer at the Ridge Landfill. This role involves operating heavy equipment, performing groundskeeping, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. You'll be part of a vibrant culture that values hard work and community engagement while contributing to sustainability initiatives. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Benefits

Team Environment

Community Engagement

Sustainability Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a skilled labourer or heavy equipment operator.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks and manage litter in the landfill.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Safety Protocols

Tools

Skid Steer

Loader

Grinders

Cutters

Job description

Join to apply for the Skilled Labourer - Ridge Landfill role at Waste Connections of Canada

Location: Ridge Landfill, Blenheim, Ontario

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 12-hour shifts.
• Saturday: 8 hour shifts. Ad-hoc during weeks 1-5; all Saturdays during weeks 6-7 (see 7-week rotation below)

Salary: $23.03/h, with overtime after 44 hours. Unionized environment

Responsibilities:

7-week cycle on rotation

Week 1-5:

• Operate the tipper efficiently and safely.
• Pick and manage litter within the landfill area.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks, including grass cutting and snow removal.
• Carry out general labour duties as assigned.

Week 6-7:

• Operate a skid steer to clean heavy equipment (HE) tracks.
• Use compressed air to clean out radiators on heavy equipment.
• Utilize shovels, grinders, and cutters to remove debris from heavy equipment tracks.

General Duties:

• Know and embrace the company’s operating values.
• Operate heavy equipment in a proficient and safe manner, avoiding preventable damage to equipment.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with the scale and the shop as required, in a clear and courteous manner.
• Complete all applicable reports and paperwork timely and correctly.
• Perform daily fluid level checks, fueling, greasing, and undercarriage cleaning.
• Keep equipment maintained and clean of debris.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a skilled labourer or heavy equipment operator and demonstrated safety-first attitude preferred.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively in different styles and contexts.
• Experience in the safe and efficient operation of: skid steers, loaders, or similar equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
• Physically capable of performing demanding tasks.

What’s In It for You?

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that leads by example through strong community presence, charitable giving, and sustainability initiatives.

Ready to bring your skills to the Ridge Landfill? Apply now and help us maintain safe and efficient operations while contributing to a sustainable future!

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Environmental Services, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Construction