Cure Site Equipment Operator III

Are you an experienced equipment operator looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? The City of Edmonton is looking for people across all our rich diversity to screen, handle and process waste materials at the compost curing site at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC). This position is responsible for the safe, productive operation and deployment of multiple equipment related to composting operations.

What will you do?

• Operate specialty mobile equipment that including (but not limited to) Grinder, Shredder, Tracked Excavator with Hydraulic Grapple attachment, Water Truck, Articulating Wheel Loader
• Be responsible for light maintenance and cleaning of the equipment and filling out the relevant paperwork
• Identify, troubleshoot and report any equipment mechanical issues
• Support general cure site operations, including but not limited to tarping aerated static piles, assembling and running pumping equipment, as well as sorting through grass, leaf, and yard waste dropped off by residents
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and advise of any health and safety concerns
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade ten (10) or equivalent or higher

• Two (2) years of experience operating compost screening equipment, stacking conveyors loaders, horizontal grinders, water truck, and excavators in a composting facility environment

• One (1) year heavy duty equipment operating experience required

Skills Required for Success

• Ability to operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to communicate, prepare and execute oral and written instructions

• Exhibits excellent skills in collaboration, teamwork and fostering a positive work environment that seeks to bring out the best in everyone

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including being fit-tested for and wearing a N95 respirator and steel-toed boots is required for this position

• A valid Alberta Class 3 driver's license with Air Brake (or provincial equivalent), as well as obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment

• Ability to perform work in adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, and near dusty or allergenic materials

• This position entails sorting materials manually and with machines

• The successful candidate must be capable and willing to work shift work. This may include mornings, afternoons & or nights. Rotating shifts may also be implemented as required
   

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 Permanent Full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary: $37.372 (Hourly); $78,032.740 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/RF

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Equipment Operator III
Posting Date: Aug 28, 2026
Closing Date: Sep 11, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): EWMC Cure Site 350, 250 Aurum Road NE Edmonton T6T 1J1