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Landfill Equipment Operator

City of Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes, ON

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Job details

Part-time

Skills

Air Brake Endorsement
CPR Certification
Roll off truck
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Loader operation
Cash handling
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Brief

Operates and maintains equipment used at municipal landfill sites, performs waste compaction and applies cover materials, operates weigh scales and provides customer service, as assigned.

Employment Status:

Seasonal

Union:

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date of Posting:

09/03/2026

Closing Date:

01/08/2026

Duration (if temporary):

Up to 9 months

Wage $31.66 hourly (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations

Department Public Works

Location Waste Management Division, Various

Hours Seasonal Part Time, Up to 9 months, Normal Working Hours up to 24 hours per week, includes days, evenings and weekends.

Other This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Public Works. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements and work locations may vary.

Job Description

Operate and maintain front-end loader, roll off truck, waste compactor and any other landfill equipment
Segregate incoming materials moving to appropriate location/bin, and/or manually stack or package items (i.e. tires, electronics, scrap metal, hazardous waste,) for shipment
Ensure waste is disposed in proper location at the tip face and in accordance with design plans
Ensure proper compaction of waste in accordance with standard operating procedures
Apply cover material to exposed refuse in designated areas in accordance with standard operating procedures
Load recycling into bins or trailers using high lift loader
Prepare incident reports and other documentation
Pick up, delivery and emptying of roll off bins to, from and at various City landfill sites
Adhere to legislative requirements and standard operating procedures regulating all landfill operations including maintenance of required records
Monitor and report change or substantive fluctuation in various detection systems located at landfill(s) (i.e. methane detection, leachate controls, etc.)
Operate a commercial scale, enter load information in a computer system, weigh customer load, calculate fees, collect payments using both cash and debit transactions, prepare charge and cash tickets, and issue receipts
Maintain a working float, prepare deposit slips and reconciliation forms as well as make bank deposits
Verify residence of customers and check list of denied landfill users and deny use of landfill if person is on list
Input ticket information into computer database, perform computer daily backup and monthly download
Direct landfill users to appropriate area, inspect loads to ensure only acceptable refuse enters the site and notify appropriate personnel of loads containing questionable waste material
Maintain order and cleanliness of grounds including but not limited to cutting grass, snow removal, painting, sweeping, and litter collection, at any of the active and inactive City landfill sites
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Secondary School diploma
Minimum 2 years experience operating a front-end loader, landfill compactor, and ability to do routine daily maintenance, including driving and operating a tandem or triaxle roll off truck
Experience in handling cash and receipts
WHMIS, First Aid and CPR preferred
Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
Must have legible and accurate writing ability
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario class “D” driver’s licence, with “Z” endorsement and acceptable driving record

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

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