The Opportunity
Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission has a Full-Time opportunity for a Transfer Station Operator to join our team working between the Bentley and Eckville transfer stations. The successful candidate will work at the Eckville site on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and at the Bentley site on Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Saturday shifts will be split between both locations, with the hours at the Eckville site from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., followed by the Bentley site from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The preferred start date is November 9, 2026. To support onboarding and training, the successful candidate will work Monday through Friday for one week, after which they will transition to the regular Tuesday through Saturday schedule beginning November 17, 2026.
The Transfer Station Site Operator is responsible for:
• Assisting, directing and educating customers in proper waste disposal methods.
• Assisting with unloading waste vehicles into the appropriate waste bins & pin bins for transport.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the site.
• Conducting visual inspections of loads as needed to prevent disposal of prohibited materials.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance duties, such as greasing and oiling.
• Participating in workplace safety initiatives and meetings, and reporting to work fit for duty.
• Performing a variety of miscellaneous office duties, including answering the phone.
We’re looking for an individual:
• Who has the ability to communicate effectively with facility users to assure proper usage and provide assistance as required.
• Who enjoys working outdoors in various weather conditions and is able to perform medium lifting and moving of objects of up to 80lbs.
• Enjoys performing a variety of tasks (shovelling snow, assisting customers, changing out bins, etc.) and helping out co-workers when required.
• Who is dependable and is able to work with minimal supervision.
• Who has a minimum of a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License. Equipment operation experience is preferred.
A mechanical aptitude is an asset in this position. This position may also be dispatched to other transfer sites within Lacombe County to provide necessary coverage when required.
Why work for LRWSC? We offer a comprehensive health and dental package, a health/wellness spending account, a defined benefit pension plan (for permanent positions), and a supportive work environment.
Hourly rate: $23.24 - $32.52/hour depending on experience level, + 6% vacation pay, + 5.2% stat. holiday pay.
To express interest, please forward your application no later than 8 AM, November 2, 2026, to: hr@lacombecounty.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. This competition may remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
LRWSC is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and has a Substance Abuse Prevention Program Policy. This position is considered a safety/sensitive position. The successful applicant will undergo Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.
