Solid Waste Collection Operator
City of Toronto, Division & Section of Solid Waste Management Services, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Solid Waste Collection Operator. City of Toronto, Division & Section of Solid Waste Management Services is dedicated to managing waste efficiently and sustainably in Canada’s largest city. This division is responsible for overseeing waste collection, recycling programs, and waste diversion initiatives. Their mission is to minimize the environmental impact of waste disposal while ensuring the city remains clean and green. The City of Toronto’s Solid Waste Management Services Division is at the forefront of urban sustainability efforts, making Toronto a cleaner and more environmentally conscious metropolis. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Toronto
Position: Solid Waste Collection Operator (DZ Licence Required)
No of Vacancies: 6
Salary: $30.62 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Various
Shifts: Job ID: 34330
Job Category: Operations & Maintenance
Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services
Shift Information: Various
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be physically capable of performing required duties (accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Employment Accommodation Policy and the Joint Modified Work Program in the Collective Agreement) and be able to work in all weather conditions
- The candidates should have a good driving record and familiarity with the location of major city streets
- The candidates should be prepared for the possibility of shift work in conformance with the Collective Agreement
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “D” Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements
- The candidates should be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for the safe performance of their duties and responsibilities or be capable of obtaining familiarity with the same
- The candidates should possess and be able to maintain as appropriate, any valid Province of Ontario requirements to operate mechanized equipment
- The candidates should have the ability to use or learn to use various technical devices related to the position
- The candidates should have the ability to deal courteously with the public
- The candidates should have the ability to communicate in relation to their job duties
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to operate a wide variety of collection vehicles and equipment independently or with a crew member
- The candidates should be able to move carts/bags to the truck and use appropriate mechanisms to dump or manually lift onto the truck
- The candidates should be able to operate mechanical equipment attached to vehicles/equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- The candidates should be able to lift and load garbage, recyclable materials, organics, organic yard waste, and special pick-up items such as household appliances, discarded furniture, wood, carpet, and electronics
- The candidates should be able to place empty carts and containers back to the set-out location in a tidy manner
- The candidates should assist the operator by signaling the vehicle, which is being maneuvered or backed up when on a two-person crew
- The candidates should be able to drive the vehicle to designated disposal facilities and unload all materials in accordance with the requirements of the facility operator
- The candidates should perform a Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Report (Circle Check), identify and report vehicle and equipment malfunctions, and maintain the vehicle and equipment in a clean and tidy condition
- The candidates should complete reports (e.g., Driver’s Collision/Incident Report) related to assigned duties and responsibilities
- The candidates should operate a 2-way radio or mobile phone
- The candidates should perform other duties at this wage grade level or lower, such as laboring-type duties, maintenance, and cleaning activities when not operating the assigned vehicle or equipment
- The candidates should perform work in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner
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!