Landfill Operator

Waste Connections

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are R360 Canada, an integrated services company that offers a variety of services to clients in the energy, environmental and industrial sectors. We are equipped to process, recover, recycle and dispose of waste and other materials safely and cost-effectively for our customers. The R360 team is aligned through the vision of reinventing the standard in waste solutions by serving our customers and employees, while staying true to our values. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture one where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. We are currently looking for a Landfill Operator at our South Wapiti Landfill located approximately 22km south of Grande Prairie. This role is shift work, working 7 days on and 7 days off, having hours of 7am-7pm as well as 7pm-7am. There is no transportation or camp provided with this role. The successful candidate must clear pre-employment testing and a background check. The Landfill Operator position is responsible for operations of solid waste handling in a safe and customer service oriented fashion. The Landfill Operator will be in constant contact with customers and therefore must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. In this role, the Landfill Operator will be active in setting a good example for Operator Trainees, as such, strong attention to detail is imperative. As a Landfill Operator with us the minimum responsibilities are: Landfill safety (i.e. ensuring that all Standard Operating Procedures and safe work procedures are followed. As well as permitting visitors and contractors, completing Hazard Assessments, identifying and tracking hazards, near misses and incidents within the R360 Canada safety tracking program Intelex in a timely manner) Responsible for proper equipment operation Responsible for administering scale operations and data entry Collecting random samples Ensuring landfill and building maintenance Performing general cleaning duties throughout the day Conducting ongoing equipment maintenance

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A valid and acceptable driver’s license and successful completion of pre-employment testing
• Valid and current safety tickets including H2S Alive and First Aid
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Mechanically inclined and productive when working alone under very limited supervision
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years oilfield experience is ideal but not required

Responsibilities

• Landfill safety (i.e. ensuring that all Standard Operating Procedures and safe work procedures are followed. As well as permitting visitors and contractors, completing Hazard Assessments, identifying and tracking hazards, near misses and incidents within the R360 Canada safety tracking program Intelex in a timely manner)
• Responsible for proper equipment operation
• Responsible for administering scale operations and data entry
• Collecting random samples
• Ensuring landfill and building maintenance
• Performing general cleaning duties throughout the day
• Conducting ongoing equipment maintenance

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks!
• Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees