Packer operator
City of Victoria’s Engineering and Public Works department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Packer operator. City of Victoria’s Engineering and Public Works department oversees infrastructure projects and municipal services. It manages road maintenance, waste management, and water systems. It ensures the functionality and safety of Victoria’s infrastructure, supporting urban development and quality of life for residents. Through its planning and maintenance efforts, it contributes to the city’s growth and sustainability. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Victoria
Department: Engineering and Public Works
Position: Packer operator
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $32.73 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: 1 Centennial Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, Canada
Shift: Monday to Sunday, shifts may vary (40 hour work week)
Job ID: 534
Competition Number: 24/56A
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have educational qualifications such as a Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: Candidates should have 2 years of related experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to move heavy equipment and materials continuously and should expect to walk on the collection route frequently
- The candidates should be prepared for short periods of intense concentration while maneuvering a large vehicle and remaining aware of the location of crew members in a constantly changing work zone, which occurs frequently
- The candidates should be willing to work outside in all weather conditions frequently and anticipate working in close proximity to moving traffic frequently
- The candidates should be aware of exposure to equipment noise, unpleasant odors, dust, ashes, waste products, and potentially hazardous materials, which is continuous
- The candidates should be prepared for exposure to vibration and heat from the vehicle frequently and should expect to drive frequently
- The candidates should be able to use basic hand tools and have the ability to operate a tandem rear axle vehicle
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should understand and carry out job-related instructions
- The candidates should complete forms accurately
- The candidates should establish and maintain effective working relationships
- The candidates should be capable of dealing with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
- The candidates should possess a current and valid Class 3 B.C. Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to operate a single and/or tandem axle refuse packer vehicle following a prescribed route and able to transport crew and equipment to work sites and make frequent stops for the crew to load refuse
- The candidates should be able to empty refuse load into a garbage trailer as required and able to remove and dispose of refuse from residents by dumping totes and bags of refuse and able to deliver annual collection calendars
- The candidates should be able to collect and account for “extra refuse” tickets and clean up fallen refuse when loading using shovels and brooms
- The candidates should be able to transfer refuse into the truck hopper by operating the hydraulic toter lift and operate the hopper blade mechanism
- The candidates should be able to perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle by checking items according to standard job procedures
- The candidates should be able to check and adjust the air brake system, report needed repairs and damage to the supervisor and mechanic shop, and check first aid and safety equipment and able to clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle as required and wash the inside of the packer body and buggies
- The candidates should be able to relay job assignment information from the supervisor to the crew and record information such as residences which differ from the register or contravene sanitation by-laws
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!