Temporary Single Operator/loader - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest.

Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

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Job Title:
Temporary Full-Time Single Operator/Loader (4 Positions)
Posting Number:004686

Department:
Community Operations Services Department
Branch:Operations Parks & Environmental Services

Location:
Consolidated Operations Depot

Posting Start Date:2024/02/22
Posting End Date:2024/03/04 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 250
Salary Grade:11-$ $37.01
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
:40.00 Shift Work Required**:No

Reporting to the Manager/Supervisor, Waste Collection and/or the Working Foreperson, the Single Operator/Loader is responsible for the collection of waste along an assigned route.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values:
Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities

Collect and load waste along an assigned route and operate a waste collection vehicle, while providing excellent customer service to residents
Work in accordance with the City of Oshawa's Safe Work Standards and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Perform various duties related to Winter Control and/or Winter Call Board activities
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge and skill normally associated with the completion of Grade 12, and a minimum of one (1) year experience with the collection process and the operation of refuse equipment or have the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, minimum Class "DZ", in good standing, and able to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
Capable of obtaining and maintaining a minimum Operator 1 internal licence
Capable and willing to upgrade to Operator 2 category at the City's convenience, based on operational requirements
Physically fit and able to perform strenuous work involving considerable effort for extended periods of time
Capable of meeting productivity targets for assigned work in a safe manner
Able to climb, lift and move heavy items (80 lbs. approx. 36 kgs) up to 612 tons per day on garbage/organic and up to 20 tons per day on yard waste
Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to understand and follow a route map and applicable work standards and bylaws which deal with routine and standardized situations
Able to complete forms and records relevant to the job
Good interpersonal skills and courtesy to deal with the general public and to discuss routine information with colleagues
Must serve on the Winter Call Board in accordance with Article c) of the CUPE 250 Collective Agreement and successfully complete all required training necessary to meet operational requirements
The job may require scheduled work outside the Waste Collection Division and/or outside the Parks & Environmental Services Branch
This may require evening and night shift work
The job may require overtime work outside normal working hours and on weekends

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file.

Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _
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