Communal Collection Operator Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51515)

Description

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 Waste Collection Operator.

The Waste Collection Operator position requires operation of a tandem front load bin truck and rear load collection vehicle (GVW up to 24,000 kg) to collect waste and recycling from large bins/carts of varying sizes You will provide waste collection service to a variety of sites primarily for communal dwellings and City owned facilities.

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
• Operate tandem Rear load collection vehicle for the purpose of cart collection
• Master the art of operating hydraulic controls to load efficiently Refuse material
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip 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
• Select the most efficient routes for travel to and from assigned work areas and disposal locations
• Respond to 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 policies and procedures during the collection process including safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle
• Perform other and related duties as required

Work Environment:

• Driving for extended periods in all weather conditions
• Assisting in maneuvering Bins/carts to collection vehicle in all weather conditions
• Cleaning collection vehicle, daily cleaning of hopper location

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 24,000 kilograms

Assets:

• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Experience operating tandem front-load and rear-load collection vehicles
• 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 bin, cart-handling controls to minimize damage to bins/carts and avoid adjacent hazards at collection sites
• Physically capable of sustained heavy manual labour, including loading recycling, refuse, containers and maneuvering bins/carts 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 Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 3 driver's license 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 pre-employment City medical examination is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring is a requirement for this position

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Successful applicants may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season

Up to 16 temporary full-time positions for up to 10 months

Posting will remain open and applicants may qualify to be added to an eligibility list for future vacancies

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

Salary: $35.129 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: NC/KA

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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Waste Collection Operator
Posting Date: Jan 20, 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing
Number of Openings (up to): 16 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Kennedale, 12802 - 58 St Edmonton T5A 4L3

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