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Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
@ GFL Environmental
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator for its Camrose Landfill to run earthworks and processing equipment. The work centres on daily equipment operation, inspection and upkeep, and packing waste at the active face, with heavy overtime and independent work across project sites. The posting lists competitive pay set by responsibilities and experience, full employer-paid health coverage, and RRSP/DPSP matching.
Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment most of the shift
- Pack and cover waste material at the active face
- Perform daily equipment inspection, greasing and fluid checks
- Clear trash from equipment tracks and gear mechanisms daily
- Perform other duties as requested by management
Requirements summary:
- Extensive experience with heavy earthworks or processing equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot operational issues on site
- Ability to work heavy overtime schedules
- Landfill experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 170,621
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8,102
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 584 |
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GFL Environmental is seeking a versatile and skilled Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment at the Camrose Landfill.
Why GFL:
- Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, and experience.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
- Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
- Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Hands-On Operation: Spend most of your time directly operating heavy earthworks and processing equipment at peak performance.
- Take Initiative & Solve Problems: Think on your feet to resolve unexpected obstacles.
- Drive Accountability: Lead by example, setting a high standard of work ethic, holding both yourself and your coworkers accountable for safety, output, and quality.
- Manage Workflows: Work independently across distant project locations, managing daily tasks, equipment care, and project deadlines seamlessly.
A Day in The Life:
- Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
- Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily
- Operate necessary equipment to pack and cover waste material at the active face.
- Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
What You Bring:
- Deep Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in heavy earthworks and processing equipment (e.g., forestry or gravel crushing operations). While landfill experience is an asset, a strong background in similar heavy industrial environments is highly valued.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to troubleshoot operational issues instantly and adapt to changing conditions on site.
- Commitment: Ability to work a schedule involving heavy overtime to ensure the success of critical projects.
If you are a driven operator who takes pride in your work and thrives in a high-initiative environment, apply today!
About GFL
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
- Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
- With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
- We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
- We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
- GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance
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