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Heavy Equipment Operator

@ GFL Environmental

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Spruce Grove, Alberta

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Hinton, AB to run mini excavators processing material in a landfill setting. The role covers daily field operations, safe and productive processing of material, and basic equipment maintenance and paperwork. The posting offers health, vision and dental benefits, life insurance, RRSP contributions and a competitive compensation structure, with flexible hours required.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate mini excavator processing material at landfill
  • Ensure safe and productive operations
  • Perform minor equipment maintenance and basic mechanical work
  • Complete pre/post-trips, FLHAs and incident reports
  • Follow company policy and industry training

Requirements summary:

  • Experience operating heavy equipment, mainly mini excavators
  • Willing to work flexible hours
  • Front end loader, dozer or compactor experience an asset
  • Landfill experience an asset
  • Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification

Tools & skills

mini excavatorfront end loaderdozercompactor

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · paradox

Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

DepartmentConstruction trades
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsTransfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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GFL Environmental

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Full company description

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.

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Reported office locations
  • 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
Business categories
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Waste Management
  • GreenTech
Other recorded names
  • GFL Environmental Inc.
Specialties
  • Municipal / Residential Waste
  • Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
  • Construction & Demolition Services
  • Used Oil Collection
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Excavation Services
  • Shoring & Foundations
  • Soil Remediation
  • Vacuum Truck Services
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Recycling
  • Organics
  • Industrial Cleaning
  • HAZMAT Emergency Response
  • Landfill Disposal & Diversion
  • and Environmental Remediation
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Reported total investment
5,167,778,866

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GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…

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IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersVaughan, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesMunicipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development
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Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Hinton, AB!

The Heavy Equipment Operator will assist in the day-to-day field operations to ensure efficient processing of material and site safety standards are met.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

  • Excellent Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • RRSP Contributions

  • Competitive Compensation Structure

Requirements

  • Experience operating heavy equipment. Primarily Mini Excavators.

  • Willing to work flexible hours.

  • Experience working with Front End Loaders and Dozers and Compactors considered an asset.

  • The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, able to work independently, and has landfill experience (considered an asset).

  • Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

  • Previous operations, transportation, waste management experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate mini excavator to process smaller material in a landfill setting.

  • Ensure operations are performed productively and safely.

  • Minor equipment maintenance, basic mechanical work, and completing paperwork (pre/post-trips, FLHAs, incident reports, etc.).

  • Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment for all.

  • Ensure company policy, systems, and industry related training is followed at all times.

  • Working knowledge of equipment to manage solid waste and/or cover materials.

  • Other duties as assigned.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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