Position Description Landfill Equipment Operator

Position Responsibilities

Reporting to the Landfill Manager this is an operations position responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Lesser Slave Regional Waste Management Facility for light and heavy equipment. The incumbent is responsible for the continued compacting of the landfill as well as road and site maintenance.

Specific Accountabilities

General Duties

- Performs duties or operates all equipment used in maintenance of landfill, roads, class III, or any other facility under landfill responsibility.
- Ensuring the Waste Management Facility operates in accordance with the “Approval” as issued by Alberta Workplace and is in compliance with the operations plan and all applicable Provincial Legislation and Regulations.
- Identifies wastes entering the landfill and screening for prohibited wastes.
- Is proficient in operation of all equipment.
- Undertake, or ensures that, all preventative maintenance, repairs and operation, of all equipment, according to current practice written procedures or as assigned by supervisor.
- Uses pleasant manner and sound judgment when dealing with the public.
- Directs site users to appropriate disposal or storage locations.
- Become oriented and familiar with all tools and equipment before use; operate equipment and tools wisely.
- Shows initiative by undertaking appropriate tasks without supervisory assignment.
- Must adhere to all safety standards under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and pursuant regulations, Town Policies and Procedures and WHMIS Guidelines.
- Report all damages and accidents immediately and provide written incidence reports.
- Work as a team member to attain organization goals.
- Monitors methods of burial and cover of working face
- Perform manual labor as necessary, such as shoveling, lifting heavy objects, and trimming of brush and trees.




- Become oriented and familiar with all tools and equipment before use; operate equipment and tools wisely.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Landfill Manager from time to time.

Other Responsibilities
- Has a clear understanding of departmental operations and has experience carrying out all tasks and functions of this position. Requires supervisory review when judgmental calls are required outside of this scope.
- Must adhere to all safety standards under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and pursuant regulations, Landfill Policies and Procedures and WHMIS Guidelines.
- Report all damages and accidents immediately and provide written incidence reports.
- Liaise with the public in a professional and effective way, referring complex inquiries or requests to the Manager.

General Accountabilities

Education and Certifications

- Must possess Alberta Class Five Driver’s License and provide an abstract. - Required
- Grade Twelve (12) or equivalent. - Required
- Must be physically fit (ability to do heavy work). - Required
- Must be willing to work in all types of weather and working conditions outdoors. - Required
- Minimum 5 years equipment experience, including cat and dozer. - Required
- Small experience, including mowers, tractors, and lawn care equipment. - Asset
- Must possess good interpersonal skills in working with co-workers and supervisor with competent oral and written communication skills. - Asset
- TDG Certification and WHMIS Training - Asset
- First Aid/CPR certification. –
- Own Form of Transportation. –

Salary Range: $29.70 - $39.08 per hour depending on experience. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume in confidence to [email protected] referencing LO-2026 in the subject line.

Resumes can also be dropped off at our Main Administration Office at 3000 15th Avenue Southeast, Slave Lake. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

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

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