Posted 2 months ago
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
@ GFL Environmental
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a Lead Heavy Equipment Operator to run earthworks and processing equipment at remote job sites across Alberta and Saskatchewan. The role involves most of the day behind the controls, leading the crew on safety and quality, and solving field problems independently. The posting states competitive compensation, frequent travel, and heavy overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment most of the day
- Resolve mechanical and site problems on the spot
- Lead remote work sites and hold crew accountable for safety, output and quality
- Manage daily tasks, equipment care and project deadlines independently
Requirements summary:
- Extensive experience with heavy earthworks and processing equipment
- Experience in forestry or gravel crushing operations; landfill experience an asset
- Willingness to travel frequently across Alberta and Saskatchewan
- Ability to work heavy overtime
- Ability to troubleshoot and make independent decisions
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
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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 | 580 |
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We are seeking a highly self-motivated and independent Lead Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy earthworks and processing equipment across remote job sites. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the controls, taking full ownership of project execution, holding yourself and your crews strictly accountable for quality work, and proactively solving problems on the fly. This role requires a true self-starter who thrives in high-autonomy environments, thinks quickly on their feet, and takes immediate initiative to overcome unexpected field challenges without waiting for direction.
Why Join GFL?
- Competitive Compensation: High earning potential that reflects your willingness to work hard, operate equipment, and manage remote site requirements.
- High-Impact Role: Take full accountability for field outcomes while leading by example behind the controls.
- Professional Challenge: Work on projects across Western Canada.
- Stability & Growth: Join an industry leader committed to sustainability and professional excellence.
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 fast on your feet to resolve unexpected mechanical and site obstacles instantly without waiting for step-by-step guidance.
- Drive Accountability: Lead remote work sites by setting a high standard of work ethic, holding both yourself and your crew accountable for safety, output, and quality.
- Manage Remote Workflows: Work independently across distant project locations, managing daily tasks, equipment care, and project deadlines seamlessly.
What You Bring
- Travel Commitment: Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan to support critical project sites.
- 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.
- Mobility: Must be available for significant travel throughout Western Canada.
- Commitment: Ability to work a schedule involving heavy overtime to ensure the success of critical projects.
- Independence: Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, autonomous environment and make sound, on-the-spot decisions.
If you are a driven operator who takes pride in your work and thrives in a remote, high-initiative environment, apply today!
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