Heavy Equipment Operator – Biosolids/Landfill

Overview

Heavy Equipment Operator – Biosolids/Landfill (One-year full-time term – 40 hours per week). This position is located at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre (CVWMC) and Biosolids Compost Facility in Cumberland and reports to the Supervisor, CVWMC Operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including compactors, bulldozers, loaders, excavators, trucks, and other machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Place, compact, move, cover, and manage waste materials in accordance with operational plans, environmental regulations, and site procedures.
• Maintain active disposal areas, haul roads, stockpiles, and working surfaces to ensure safe and efficient operations for customers, contractors, and staff.
• Receive, inspect, and screen incoming waste, yard waste, compost feedstocks, and other materials for prohibited or controlled substances.
• Operate and monitor compost processing equipment, including con...