Waste Collection Operator - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:49120**Looking for a great place to work? A place where our culture means safety, respect, quality and excellence and putting our customer's interests ahead of our own? Then think City of Edmonton, City Operations.

We are looking for people across all our rich diversity to Help keep the City of Edmonton clean as a Communal Collector III.

The Communal Collector III position requires operation of a tandem front load bin truck (GVW up to 24,000 kg) to collect waste and recycling from large bins.

You will provide waste collection service to a variety of sites primarily for communal dwellings and commercial customers.

What will you be doing?

Operate a full tandem front load bin truck expertly in all weather conditions, including maneuvering through confined areas such as back lanes and congested parking lots.
Master the art of operating hydraulic controls to efficiently load refuse and recycling from large bins.
Perform pretrip and posttrip inspections, follow regularly scheduled maintenance, and report defects on collection vehicles.
Maintain daily truck sheets stating load weight, time of collection and service locations
Report bin defects, service difficulties or bylaw infractions encountered to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution
Select the most efficient routes for travel to and from assigned work areas and disposal locations
Perform daily maintenance checks on vehicles and report vehicle defects to supervisors
Answer questions and/or complaints from the public concerning waste collection programs
Maintain a positive customer service attitude and adhere to all work procedures including safety and environmental regulations and procedures
Adhere to all work procedures including safety and environmental regulations and procedures
Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle

Work Environment:

Driving for extended periods in all weather conditions. Physically strenuous labor is required when maneuvering bins/carts to pickup areas and return them to their original locations

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by truck driving experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, including 1 year of experience driving vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 14,000 kilograms or greater

Assets:

Experience in waste collection
Experience operating a tandem front load bin truck
Completion of a Defensive Driving Course
Current Standard First Aid certification is an asset

Skills Required for Success:

Good interpersonal skills in order to work well with other City employees like inspectors and other collectors as well as the public
Knowledge of appropriate material handling practices to avoid skin and eye contamination, cuts, slipping and associated mishaps
Ability to maneuver binhandling controls to minimize damage to bins and avoid adjacent overhead hazards at collection sites
Physically capable of sustained heavy manual labour, including loading recycling, refuse, bin containers and maneuvering bins on site
Physically capable of driving for prolonged periods (up to 8 hours per day) while working in adverse weather and road conditions
Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Alberta Class 3 driver's licence with airbrake (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Pass a physical strength evaluation (Functional Ability Recruitment Evaluation test
F.A.R.E.) and a preemployment City medical examination is a requirement of this position

_ Up to 8 temporary full-time position for up to 10 months_

Hours of Work:
Various shifts, 40 hours per week. Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods

Salary:
$ Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
NC/JR

Classification Title:
Communal Collection Operator

Posting Date:
Mar 1, 2024

Closing Date:
Mar 08, :59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to): - Temporary Full-time

Union:
CUPE Local 30

Department:
Waste Services

Work Location(s): Kennedale Operations West, Street Street Edmonton