Waste Facility Operator

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Waste Facility Operator

**Posting Date**: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
**Starting Rate**: $29.29 hourly
**Salary Range**: $29.29 - $31.93 hourly
**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week
**Classification**: CUPE Outside Class 6
**Status**: Permanent full-time

**The District**:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. **It’s what we do**

**The Opportunity**:
The Waste Facility Operator oversees the construction, operation and maintenance of landfill sites, transfer
stations and other facilities with a minimum of supervision. Designated By-law Enforcement Officer for solid
waste matters.**

**What you will do**:

- Supervises assigned personnel.
- Oversees, inspects, monitors and records all construction, operation and maintenance activities to ensure

compliance with Certificates of Approval, contract documents, plans, specifications, schedules, policies,
standards, guidelines and good engineering practice.
- Maintain daily activity logs for each facility, as directed.
- Responsible for all aspects of the operation of landfill sites, transfer stations and other facilities including,

placement, compaction and cover of wastes; surveying and footprint control of the landfill area; inspection
and acceptance or rejection of wastes; access control; litter, dust, odour and pest control; equipment
maintenance; snow and storm water management; implementation of site operation and development
plans and the management of diverted materials and composting operations.
- Enforce By-laws related to solid waste.
- Deal with customer inquiries and complaints.
- Assist in the acquisition of required materials, equipment, parts and services and in the preparation of work

schedules and documentation for the billing of third parties.
- Operate excavators, loaders, compactors and other equipment as required.
- Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures

and directives as established by the District.
- Undertake standby duties on a rotational basis as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

**What you will need**:

- Grade 12 education and four to five years of related experience or graduation from a two year community

college in an environmental program with 1-2 years previous experience in landfill operations.
- A sound knowledge of environmental regulations, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Excellent project management, communication and computer skills.
- Hold a valid Ontario Class “A” driver’s license with a “Z” endorsement.

**What we are offering**:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid leaves
- OMERS pension
- Work-life flexibility
- Perks and discounts
- Wellness programs
- Fostering and fun environment
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

**The Next Step**
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
**APPLY NOW** or visit our **careers page** for other opportunities.

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.