Join Acden Environment - A Leading Waste and Recycling Services Team

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our mission to promote environmental responsibility by ensuring the efficient and safe operation of designated heavy equipment to optimize site capacity and performance. You'll enjoy a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a positive impact on our communities and the planet. If you're reliable, have a clean driving record, and are committed to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving towards a cleaner, greener future.

Position/Term: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: Saprae Creek Facility, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 12-hour day shifts

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What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime (if available).
• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's RRSP matching program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being, take advantage of wellness resources.
• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.
• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Get treated with immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.
• Work/Life Balance: Maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What will I be doing?

• Operate various equipment including excavator, wheel loader, bulldozer and compactor in a safe and proficient manner.
• Operate skid steers and zoom booms to reposition or relocate waste bins.
• Operate truck mounted hydraulic hoisting devices.
• Operate Lugger, roll off, and Frontload vehicles as required.
• Complete multiple short trips per day with frequent loading and unloading.
• Safely maneuver vehicles in congested areas.
• Inspect bins, report on condition and functionality or defects.
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on heavy equipment; promptly document and report any deficiencies to immediate supervisor.
• Inspect and clear equipment of debris, mud, and waste that may get stuck in the tracks, grousers, wheels and rollers.
• Ensure that housekeeping and cleanliness of worksite and equipment are sustained.
• Perform area maintenance duties such as but not limited to; minor repairs to roads and dumping ground pads, snow removal and litter pick up.
• Communicate any delays, potential hazards, incidents, near misses, accidents, equipment breakdowns and maintenance concerns promptly with leadership.
• Collect and deliver water samples, utilize water pump, and relocate pump hoses to various high-level water areas.

What does Acden need from me?

• Valid Class Three (3) License with air brake endorsement is required. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial driving experience is required.
• Must have three (3) or more years of experience operating excavator and loader.
• Ability to obtain Alberta Landfill Operator Certification through Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) within first year of hire.
• Driver’s Abstract demonstrating a pattern of safe and compliant driving behavior is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail is required.
• Safety driven attitude is required.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team environment is required.
• Must be eligible to work at any site within the Wood Buffalo region with no site bans.

What are the "nice to haves"?

• Experience operating a bulldozer and/or compactor is considered an asset.
• Class One (1) License is considered an asset.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify as members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are an Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) member, we invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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