Heavy Equipment Operator

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network spans western Canada and North Dakota, encompassing Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, Specialty Chemicals, and Energy Infrastructure. Our energy services include Blending & Facility Supply as well as Trading & Storage solutions.

At SECURE, safety is more than a priority—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Guided by our core values, we strive to ensure that every team member returns home safely each day. Working the SECURE way means working safely, because without safety, nothing else matters.

As our Heavy Equipment Operator at our Richmond Transfer Station, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Your responsibilities will include operating heavy machinery, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and assisting with general labor tasks as needed.

This role is based out of Richmond, British Columbia.

The waste management team is a dynamic and adaptive team committed to continuous improvement and best in class customer service.

The role of Heavy Equipment Operator is structured as a full-time position, working 5 days a week, 40-hours.  

• Safety Commitment: Attend safety meetings, daily tailgates, and follow SECURE’s Occupational Health and Safety Program, including completing FLHAs and Hazard IDs.
• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, loaders) and small equipment (e.g., forklifts, pumps) while performing pre-trip checks and preventative maintenance.
• Customer Interaction: Guide customers on proper dumping procedures and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• General Tasks: Perform general labor duties as required and assist in maintaining a clean, organized Transfer Station.
• Independent Work: Act independently with minimal supervision while adhering to company guidelines.
• Safety Protocols: Maintain a strong commitment to safety by consistently following protocols and ensuring a safe working environment.

• Experience & Qualifications: Background in transfer stations, oilfield waste management, reclamation/remediation, civil or oilfield construction, with 2 years (or 3,500 hours) of heavy equipment operation experience (e.g., excavator, loader, skid steer).
• Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of regional Occupational Health and Safety standards; valid safety certifications (H2S, First Aid, CSTS, Ground Disturbance).
• Skills & Abilities: Strong work ethic, time management, and adaptability to challenging weather conditions; ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Physical & Technical Capabilities: Physically fit for daily tasks involving lifting and heavy materials; intermediate computer skills for safety orientations and onboarding.
• Education & Values: Completion of Grade 12 and alignment with SECURE’s core values: Life, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence.

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. 

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.