Landfill Equipment Operators

The Lesser Slave Regional Waste Management Services Commission seeks seasonal Landfill Equipment Operators for the approximate period of May to September 2022. Reporting to the Landfill Manager or designated supervisor, Landfill Equipment Operators are responsible for operation of truck, pup, and tandem trailers, water tanker, and a variety of heavy equipment including excavator, grader, dozer, loader, and packer on MD-owned roadways and construction projects.

For this season, in particular, this role will support the rollout of the Commission’s home composting program pilot.

These positions will report to the Lesser Slave River Regional Landfill located west of Slave Lake at Wagner Alberta, working a 40-hour workweek based on a rotating schedule including weekends.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities

Duties may include (but are not limited to):

Participates in equipment operation

Participates in education and awareness activities for the home composting pilot program

Loads and hauls equipment, gravel, asphalt, culverts, salt, sand, and potable water

Coordinates approved elements of the communication plan, refining based on outcomes

Partakes in rough and fine grading, finishing, sloping, and banking as well as excavating, ditching, and backfilling

Liaises with the public encouraging recycling initiatives and waste-reduction, home composting, and selected material recovery programs

Researches and creates promotional materials for programs above

Monitors patron incoming and outgoing materials

Maintains, services, and repairs trucks and equipment according to maintenance policy

Handles all aspects of loading/unloading, safety, and security of cargo

Operates the office computer software for the scale tracking, inclusive of reporting requirements

Performs duties associated with seasonal ground maintenance utilizing hand and motorized equipment

Opportunities for skill development such as safe equipment operation and maintenance, program research/design/implementation

Other duties as required

Requirements:

Qualifications

Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence required (Class 1 licence an asset)

Grade 12 high school diploma

Ability to perform duties requiring physical labour

Strong computer skills and internet research aptitude

Ability to drive in all kinds of weather, traffic, and road conditions

Ability to work alone and follow safety procedures

Strong interpersonal skills with co-workers and the public

Must be able to get to/from the WMF independently

First Aid/CPR certification – asset

Environmental educational background – asset

Equipment experience – asset

Salary Range: $16.93 - $23.46/hour, dependent upon education and experience

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit in confidence to recruitment (@) mdlsr.ca referencing Competition #LEO2022 in the subject line. This competition will remain open until May 13, 2022, or until suitable candidates are found.

The MD thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Apr 27, 2022
Closing Date: May 13, 2022