Refuse Collector Ii/iii - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Refuse Collector II/III up to 10 months

Job Number:

46957
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Are you a hands-on "get-it-done" equipment operator?_**
_Do people like working with you?_

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates the diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Use your expert driving skills and physical fitness to build your career In this fast-paced job,
we are looking for people across all our rich diversity to provide the critical service of collecting refuse from the homes of Edmonton residents.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Drive and manually load collection vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 17,000 kilograms throughout the City
Manually load residential refuse/recycling into the vehicle on your assigned routes
Record weight, time and location on daily truck and timesheets
Maintain positive customer service in the performance of all duties
Operate hydraulic controls to compact refuse where applicable
Review collection map for assigned area to ensure hot spots and trade waste locations are handled appropriately
Report Bylaw infractions and vehicle defects to foremen
Respond to complaints and inquiries from the public
Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle
Perform pretrip and posttrip inspections and follow regularly scheduled maintenance on collection vehicles
Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (EMS)
Adhere to safety and environmental regulations and work procedures
Assist other collectors in completing their routes as well as any open routes as directed

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 1
Experience driving a tandem truck or singleaxle units with a GVW rating of at least 17,000 kilograms or a combination of training and experience is an asset
1 year of labourer experience required
Experience in waste collection or similar work requiring driving, physical labour and customer service is an asset
Physically capable of sustained, heavy manual labour, including loading refuse/recycling material for prolonged periods (up to 10 hours per day), in adverse weather and road conditions
Ability to drive a large collection vehicle while observing all safety precautions and vehicle handling techniques
Ability to read and interpret route maps and dispatch notices
Ability to complete assigned route that may consist of homes (13 loads) of waste and 1400 homes (13 loads) of recycling
Good interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to meet and deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and serviceminded style
Ability to wear a face mask for an extended period of time
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence & Air Brakes (Q) Endorsement, or provincial equivalent. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Possession of an Alberta Class 3 Drivers License & Air Brakes (Q) Endorsement is an asset
Applicants will also be tested for their physical ability to perform the work required in this position through a Functional Ability Recruitment Evaluation (FARE) test
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please
Applicants may be tested for driving ability as well as physical ability to perform the work

_ Successful applicants may be eligible for recall in the 2024 season_

_ Up to 4 temporary full-time positions for a duration of up to 10 months_

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 10-hour shifts, Tuesday - Friday. Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods.

Salary:
$ $ Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
NL/SG

Classification Title:
Refuse Collector II/III

Posting Date:
Jun 12, 2023

Closing Date:
Jun 18, :59:00 PM (MDT)

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

Union:
CUPE Local 30

Department:
Waste Services