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Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
C0100 GFL Environmental Inc.
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
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Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
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*](https://gflenv.com/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* GFLTalent *We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.* *GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact* [*myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com*](mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com)* Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship* *for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.* *This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.* Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal [GFL Jobs Hub](https://wd3.myworkday.com/gflenv/d/task/2998$42366.htmld). At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.