Full-time, Permanent, Swamper/labourer - Chilliwack, Canada - Valley Waste & Recycling Inc.

Valley Waste & Recycling Inc.
Valley Waste & Recycling Inc.
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Chilliwack, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

Valley Waste & Recycling Inc is a liquid and solid waste management company that has been serving the Fraser Valley for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on keeping the streets clean, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting the communities we serve.

We currently have an opening for a
permanent, full-time Swamper/Labourer to join our growing team. We're looking for great people with a team-oriented mindset, excellent punctuality and reliability, and who are hardworking. This position is completed outdoors in all types of weather and is very physical.

In this role, you'll be doing something different almost every day.

While your priority will be our hydrovac division, we have multiple other divisions that you'll be trained in, so you'll assist in whichever division is needing help.

This may involve switching from one division to another once, or multiple times in a day. Adaptability and reliability are extremely important


Roles & Responsibilities:


  • Ensure safe operation of the work being completed in all aspects
  • Assist with setting up on job sites, checking for potential hazards on the job, ie: overhead power lines, ground stability, blind spots, etc.
  • Help guide truck and driver into position and in/ out of job sites
  • Wear PPE as required, as well as protective gear/clothing
  • Assist in, and prepare equipment and truck for specified job
  • Knowledge of different setups, and what tools are required to accomplish the job
  • Follow direction from the driver
  • Have knowledge of the basic operation of the functions of the truck and help with troubleshooting of the operations of the truck
  • Knowledge of the daily routine for washing and cleaning, and fueling of the truck, at the end of the day
  • Assist with the regular maintenance and repairs that the driver would perform
  • Be responsible to driver and Supervisor
  • Assist in maintaining and recording run sheets as required
  • Regular check in's to either dispatch or Supervisor when working in offroad situations or where you will be at remote type locations
  • Assist with yard maintenance and cleanup
  • Lift/ move materials, pallets, bins, etc. as required
  • Provide assistance to the equipment/truck operators
  • Operate small heavy equipment once trained to do so
  • Work in all types of weather; potential for overtime, emergency callouts, and weekends.
  • Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations
  • Practice safe work procedures at all times
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Skills & Qualifications:


  • Minimum 1year experience in labourrelated work
  • Strong communication skills
  • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to establish work priorities to ensure deadlines are met
  • The ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
  • Good problemsolving/decisionmaking skills
  • Physically fit; able to perform a physically demanding job
  • Able to work in various outdoor weather conditions (yearround)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$25.00-$30.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite parking
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime
pay


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Chilliwack, BC V2R 0H8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- small heavy equipment: 1 year (preferred)

  • Labour: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
One location
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