Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

The Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator ensures waste is compacted as necessary and maintains the cleanliness and safety of the landfill to the standards set out in the associated approval. This position involves operating heavy machinery such as skid steer, loader, compactor, and dozer. Manual labour is also performed to maintain appearance of facility, separate materials, and service equipment. The Operator assists and educates customers in all areas of the Centre.

Job Duties and Tasks:

• Compact waste as necessary
• Litter picking, mowing, tidying up in transfer station, shop, and general site as well as scale maintenance
• Cover landfill face with soil using heavy equipment on site.
• Maintain equipment (cleaning tracks on cat, greasing, etc.), help with services and equipment checklists
• Snow removal
• Ensure landfill is cleared of debris and other rubbish
• Assist customers within the Centre. Includes recycling and recycling awareness, identification and separation of hazardous wastes, and providing assistance guiding customers to the appropriate disposal areas
• Scale operation - weighing customer's loads in and out of the site.

• Class 5 Driver's License and clean abstract
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when required
• Previous landfill, transfer station or solid waste station experience would be an asset
• Landfill Certification and/or Transfer Station Certification an asset
• Willingness to cross train and learn all the functions at the landfill is required
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Ability to interact with waste haulers, members of the public, and co-workers effectively and courteously,
• Ability to safely complete general labour duties (which may involve litter picking, lifting, sweeping, cleaning, shoveling)
• Ability to undertake basic maintenance of equipment
• Experience with MS Outlook and an ability to use computers
• Acceptable Police Information Check required.

What We Offer:
The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP).
Work Schedule:

This position is Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week on a two-week rotation (M,T,F, S & T,W,T,F) . Comprised of 10 hour shifts (8 am to 6 pm).

Closing Date: December 2nd, 2024 at 11:59pm or until suitable candidate found

Pay Rate: $34.96 to $41.13

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.