Landfill Operator - Saddle Hills (6 Month Term)

The Landfill Operator is expected to familiarize themselves with all operations at the landfill including scale operation, heavy equipment operation, truck ticketing system, landfill and building maintenance, and sampling. The individual in this role will be in constant contact with customers and therefore, must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. As this is a safety-sensitive role and due to the nature of working conditions, the successful candidate is required to be mentally and physically fit in order to successfully perform the tasks and responsibilities of this role. This position works a shift of 7 days on, 7 days off consisting of 12 hour work days. This role is a temporary term lasting 6 Months.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Safe operation of heavy equipment, pumps, scale operation and maintenance
• Landfill, building, and site housekeeping maintenance
• Random sample gathering and analysis
• General labor duties as required
• Equipment maintenance
• Computer programs
• General housekeeping

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Grade 12 or GED
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations and safe work practices
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Experience in oilfield waste management, heavy equipment and valid industry safety tickets required
• 1 year equipment operation
• Strong computer skills – detail oriented
• Solid communication and customer service skills
• Responsible, reliable team member with ability to take direction, and work with minimal supervision
• Availability and desire to work shift work is required

Please Note:

The Saddle Hills Landfill is located 44 KM’s East of Dawson Creek, BC, 21 KM’s East of the BC/Alberta boarder and 67 KM’s West of Rycroft, AB.

Local residents are preferred as accommodations are not provided.

Experience

Required

• 1 - 3 years: Heavy Equipment Operation (Excavator/Dozer)

Preferred

• 1 - 3 years: Oilfield Waste Management (Landfill)

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Standard First Aid
• H2S Alive
• Drivers Licence (Class 5)

Skills

Preferred

• Multi-tasking
• Solid Work Ethic
• Strong Customer Services
• Team Oriented
• Work Accurately and Efficiently

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group