Skilled Landfill Labourer

1 week ago

Blenheim Ontario, Canada Waste Connections of Canada Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Why Choose Us
We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Week 1-5
Our priority is to make sure we hire safe landfill labourers that care about the safety of our customers and team members. As a landfill labourer with us the minimum responsibilities are (on a weekly rotation for a 7-week cycle):

  • Operate the tipper efficiently and safely.
  • Pick and manage litter within the landfill area.
  • Perform groundskeeping tasks, including grass cutting and snow removal.
  • Carry out general labour duties as assigned.

Week 6-7

  • Operate a skid steer to clean heavy equipment (HE) tracks.
  • Use compressed air to clean out radiators on heavy equipment.
  • Utilize shovels, grinders, and cutters to remove debris from heavy equipment tracks.

General Duties

  • Know and embrace the company's operating values.
  • Must have and maintain a valid G driver's license in good standing
  • Operate heavy equipment in a proficient and safe manner, avoiding preventable damage to equipment.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with the scale and the shop as required, in a clear and courteous manner.
  • Complete all applicable reports and paperwork timely and correctly.
  • Perform daily fluid level checks, fueling, greasing, and undercarriage cleaning.
  • Keep equipment maintained and clean of debris.

What We Need From You

  • 3+ years of experience as a skilled labourer or heavy equipment operator and demonstrated safety-first attitude preferred.
  • Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively in different styles and contexts.
  • Experience in the safe and efficient operation of: skid steers, loaders, or similar equipment.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
  • Physically capable of performing demanding tasks.

Hours And Schedule

  • Monday-Friday: 12-hour shifts.
  • Saturday: 8 hour shifts. Ad-hoc during weeks 1-5; all Saturdays during weeks 6-7 (see 7-week rotation below)

Salary:
$23.14/h, with overtime after 44 hours. Unionized environment

What's In It For You?

  • Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Join a dynamic team that values a "work hard, play harder" culture. Enjoy a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and align yourself with a company committed to community impact, charitable giving, and sustainability. Thrive in an environment built on operational excellence and accountability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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