Waste collection operator

City of Ottawa’s Public Works Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Waste collection operator. City of Ottawa’s Public Works Department manages the city’s infrastructure and essential services. It provides road maintenance, traffic management, waste collection, and water distribution. The department also ensures sustainable urban planning and public space development. It functions by coordinating with other city departments to meet community needs. Its efficient operations are crucial for supporting Ottawa’s growth and maintaining a high quality of life for residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Ottawa
Department: Public Works Department
Branch: City Space Waste Operations Branch
Service: Solid Waste Services
Position: Waste collection operator
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $59348.64 yearly
Employment Type: Full time/Permanent
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Job Category: Labourer Jobs
Location: Ottawa, ON
Shift: 40.00 hours per week
Requisition ID: 11469

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Grade 10
Experience: Candidates should have minimum of 2 years of recycling and refuse collection experience

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should possess the physical ability to climb to and from the operator’s position and have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate a machine
• The candidates should be able to perform heavy manual labor and use a high-pressure water hose to clean solid waste equipment
• The candidates should be able to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements and the physical capacity to perform the duties of the position
• The candidates should be able to work different work schedules, including weekends and statutory holidays, and work overtime and work independently and unsupervised while on the assigned route
• The candidates should be able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to themselves or others and maintain a good working relationship with management, other employees, and the general public

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have additional years of driving heavy road equipment, which may offset years of experience in the waste collection industry and hold a valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• The candidates should have knowledge of practices, equipment, and vehicles used in waste services and be familiar with traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in equipment operation
• The candidates should understand the hazards and safety rules and precautions of operating heavy equipment and know the roads or streets within the assigned contract zone and trained in proper lifting techniques and experience with refuse collection equipment operations
• The candidates should be familiar with rules, policies, and procedures relating to refuse collection and safety and possess a keen sense of mechanical and hydraulic functions to safely operate equipment
• The candidates should have WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR certifications and knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• The candidates should have experience operating heavy equipment used for solid waste collection and read and follow route maps, drawings, and street signs
• The candidates should understand and follow written and oral instructions and keep detailed, accurate records concerning materials received, processed, and disbursed, as well as required equipment service records
• The candidates should be able to communicate with a hostile public when rules may cause them to become upset
• The candidates should demonstrate reliability and self-motivation, possess the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and display initiative and willingness to contribute as an effective team member and complete a Back-fit Test

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to be responsible for residential waste collection programs and services (including garbage, recycling, organics, and yard and leaf waste) for the two collection zones awarded to the City (currently totalling 114,119 homes)
• The candidates should be able to operate vehicles and equipment and perform general labor in the collection and disposal of trash, brush, organics, solid waste, or recycling materials (blue/black boxes)

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.

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