Waste Recycling Worker

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Temporary Full Time

Fixed Term Duration:

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: 4 x 10hrs shifts (Tuesday - Friday)

Environmental Services, Solid Waste

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy) : 17/01/2026

Posting Type: Internal and External

At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.

Under general supervision, the Recycling Operator will safely and competently operate and maintain assigned equipment, provide assistance, and perform labour tasks in relation to recycling operations within the Material Recycling Facility (MRF), public drop-off area, recycling depots, and transfer stations.

Operate various equipment, primarily rubber-tired loader, skid steer, roll-off truck, baler, conveyor, and tele-handler.
Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment, facilities, and work areas as required; including, but not limited to, picking up litter and debris and snow removal.
Provide customer service, when required, by responding to enquiries in a courteous and effective manner and assist with various recycling events throughout the region.
Perform flagging, material preparation, spotting, and other related activities in support of equipment operations.
Adhere to provincial and federal regulations.
Complete daily pre and post trip inspections, paperwork, and safety reports as required.
Report public and commercial waste haulers infractions that violate regulations and take action to correct deficiencies as outlined within established policies and procedures.
Complete training on equipment and participate in the RMWB training program as required by operations.
Demonstrable knowledge of occupational hazards, waste symbols, signage, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable safety precautions as per municipal and industry standards.
Knowledge of all applicable bylaws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to solid waste disposal practices for landfills and transfer stations.
Ability to understand and follow verbal, written instructions, keep simple records, communicate respectfully with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment.
Positive attitude and desire to provide exceptional customer service.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Two (2) years of experience in the operation of rubber-tired loaders, skid steers, and roll off trucks is required.
Experience with recycling operations equipment such as balers and conveyors is an asset.

Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.
A valid Class three (3) Operator’s License is required.
Clean driver’s abstract is considered an asset.
Equipment field testing and/or competency testing will be required as part of the interview evaluation.
Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
Ability to work a rotating shift that includes holidays, evening/night shift, and weekends.

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

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Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.