Eco Station Attendant - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ECO Station Attendant Up to 7 months

Job Number:

46956

Looking for a job that offers a variety of tasks and provides a physical challenge every day?

Are you a customer service expert with a knack for educating your customers to dispose of waste and recyclables in an environmentally responsible way?
Maybe you've already done this kind of work. Maybe you haven't considered it before and want a new adventure. Either way -
we are looking for people across all our rich diversity with a knack for educating customers to dispose of waste and recyclables in an environmentally responsible way
If you are a customer service superstar looking for a place to shine - look no further.

Working out of various award-winning Eco Stations, Eco Station Attendants use their interpersonal skills and passion for the environment to educate citizens on proper disposal procedures for waste and recyclables.

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:

Educate the public on the proper and safe use of the recycling area
Review all material collected at the recycling sites and remove contamination to acceptable market standards and ensure materials are compressed
Provide traffic control and direction, greet and educate the public on the proper use of all ECO Station collection areas, and provide prompt and courteous service
Follow proper cash handling procedures
Assist the public with unloading and storing materials
Sort, bulk, and pack materials to ensure recycling resources are not contaminated and hazardous materials are handled and stored in a safe and proper manner
Utilize mobile equipment and tools to move materials and perform functions
Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (Enviso)
Provide site safety, cleanliness, maintenance and provide a security presence
Conduct job duties safely and in compliance with City and Provincial OH&S and Environmental Legislation regulations, codes and policies

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum 2 years of experience dealing with the public in a customer service environment, including some cash handling experience is required
Knowledge of a wide variety of hazardous materials, and the appropriate methods of handling, storage and disposal
Must successfully complete inhouse training related to the handling of toxic wastes
Ability to identify, assess, handle, sort, bulk and pack incoming materials delivered to recycling and household hazardous waste areas
Ability to deal with members of the public in an effective manner and provide educational information concerning the Station and handling of materials
Able to perform physically strenuous work in all kinds of weather, including shoveling snow, lifting heavy items and handling paint and/or oil containers
Ability to remain calm and react positively in emergency situations
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and time management skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and closely with a team
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and serviceminded style
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring is a requirement for this position
Possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license, or provincial equivalent, is required. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
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
Hire is dependent upon a Criminal Record Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement

Assets:

Coursework in Chemistry
Experience working with toxic materials
Knowledge of waste reduction initiatives in the Waste branch
Experience working as an equipment operator

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 thou