Communal Collection Operator
Communal Collection Operator
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Job Description
Looking for a great place to work A place where our culture means safety respect quality and excellence and putting our customers 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 24000 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 pretrip and posttrip 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
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- 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 24000 kilograms
Assets:
- Experience in the Waste Industry
- Experience operating tandem frontload and rearload 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 carthandling 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 a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion of Employment:
- Valid Alberta Class 3 drivers license with airbrake (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers 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 preemployment City medical examination is a requirement of this position
- Compliance with the City of Edmontons 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 . Learn more about our benefits applicants may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season
Up to 16 temporary fulltime 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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Employment Type
Full Time
