Department: EssexWindsor Solid Waste Authority Position Type: Fulltime (Hours vary) Location: Essex Ontario Posting #: SWA0925 Opening Date: April 16 2025 Internal Closing Date: April 24 2025
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Are you a handson safetyminded individual who enjoys working outdoors and making a difference in your community Join the EssexWindsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) as a Labourer Material Recovery Facility where your work supports environmentally responsible waste management practices such as the Green Bin and other reuse and recycling strategies.
Why Work With Us
The EssexWindsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) is the governmental agency charged with the responsibility of providing an economical and environmentally conscious integrated solid waste management system for the County of Essex (County) and the City of Windsor (City). The mission of the EWSWA is to provide programs to manage the solid nonhazardous waste generated in the County and the City in an environmentally sound manner through processes which include but are not necessarily limited to reduction reuse recycling composting and landfilling.
What Youll Do
In this role you will be responsible for: 1. Traffic and Material Sorting
Work at a dynamic site directing traffic inspect incoming loads and send to designated areas for each material type e.g. organic yard waste electronics. Inspect incoming material for contaminants and ensuring materials are properly sorted and routed
Conduct litter patrols and maintain site cleanliness and environmental compliance.
2. Machinery Operation and Site Maintenance
Operate heavy machinery such as large front end loader smaller articulated loader and forklift for material consolidation site maintenance snow removal etc
Using heavy equipment load trucks and trailers with larger quantities of compost and other materials such as food waste and organics etc.
Maintain yard waste pad and facility areas for electronics ensuring efficient storage and transfer of yard waste electronics compost and other materials
Conduct regular checks on equipment preventative maintenance needs and report any equipment issues
Support winter control by applying deicing materials sanding and ensuringsafe access to facilities
3. Customer Service and Administrative Support
Assess charge and collect cash or credit accurately for fees related to grass disposal and compost sales.
Assist customers with material dropoff and loading prepackaged compost into vehicles
Enforce site rules and report violations in accordance with operational and safety procedures
Provide support during EWSWA programs events audits and shipments
What You Bring
Education and Commitment to Growth:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent
Must be able to successfully obtain certifications for operating heavy equipment such as frontend loader and forklift equipment
Experience and Expertise:
Minimum of six 6 months of heavy equipment operating experience in confined spaces
Skills and Abilities:
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
Comfortable working in all weather conditions and dusty or dirty environments
Must be able to regularly lift carry and place materials such as prepackaged compost bags electronics etc.
Strong teamwork and cutomer service skills
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario drivers license and have access to a personal vehicle for workrelated travel within Windsor and/or the County of Essex
Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document
What We Are Offering
As a CUPE 2974.1 position this role is on Band 7 with a starting hourly rate of $31.09 and that is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.
The EWSWA embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. EWSWA is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the EWSWA will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
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