Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off | 12-hour shifts

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Landfill Operator to join our team in Slave Lake/Marten Hills, Alberta . This role is designed for an operator who brings substantial heavy equipment experience and ideally has previous landfill or waste management experience. You'll play an important role in supporting day-to-day operations while helping establish best practices and contributing to the ongoing success of the facility. If you're a seasoned operator who enjoys taking ownership, making decisions in the field, and mentoring less experienced team members, this opportunity may be the next step in your career. As a Landfill Operator, you'll be responsible for ensuring landfill operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

- Operating dozers, loaders, compactors, and other heavy equipment
- Managing waste placement, grading, and landfill working faces
- Supporting daily landfill operations and site logistics
- Interpreting and working within facility operating approvals
- Monitoring incoming materials and waste acceptance requirements
- Maintaining haul roads and site infrastructure
- Performing equipment inspections and coordinating maintenance activities
- Issuing Safe Work Permits and ensuring secure execution of work
- Supporting compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards
- Participating in audits, inspections, and safety meetings
- Maintaining accurate operational records and reporting
- Identifying opportunities for operational improvements




- Assisting with the development and continuous improvement of procedures
- Providing guidance and support to other operators when required

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- Significant heavy equipment operating experience
- Strong operating proficiency on dozers, loaders, and compactors
- Experience in industrial, oilfield, construction, mining, environmental, or waste management operations
- Strong understanding of safety and regulatory compliance
- Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
- Valid driver's license

Highly Preferred

- Previous landfill operations experience
- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfill experience
- Waste management or environmental services experience
- Experience interpreting landfill operating procedures and approvals
- Experience mentoring or training operators

What You'll Bring

- Leadership through action
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent judgment and accountability
- Ability to balance hands-on work with documentation and compliance requirements
- Commitment to doing things safely and correctly every time

Schedule

- 7 days on / 7 days off
- 12-hour shifts
- Day and night shifts may be required
- Competitive hourly wage: $32 to $42 per hour, depending on experience
- Health and dental benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Vacation pay
- Sick days
- Statutory holiday pay
- Professional development and training opportunities

Please note

Local candidates are strongly preferred. Relocation assistance and camp accommodations are not provided.

📌 Landfill Operator (Great Slave Lake)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Great Slave Lake