Labourer II Residential Transfer Station Attendant
Labourer II Residential Transfer Station Attendant
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The City of Edmontons Residential Transfer Station (RTS) at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is where Edmontonians can bring household waste and chemicals for safe disposal. As a Labourer ll at the facility you will apply previous waste transferring experience to provide excellent customer service and ensure the safety of all our visitors.
What will you do
- Perform a preliminary review of incoming materials to determine their acceptability including identifying hazardous waste
- Assist with unloading and organizing refuse oversized items paint oil batteries propane tanks aerosols etc. into collection areas
- Safely handle and processes a wide range of contaminated and hazardous materials as well as general refuse and recyclable materials
- Prepare household hazardous waste for proper disposal and/or transport offsite including proper containment and manifests
- Prepare chemicals for transport to disposal
- Sort household waste (HHW) electronic waste (ewaste) and other materials
- Recover refrigerant from refrigerators freezers water coolers and air conditioners
- Perform all tasks related to refuse and hazardous waste safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Provide traffic control and coordination for safe flow of vehicles and waste materials through the facility
- Use of Telehandler pallet jacks and Toolcat to move load and stage materials
- Perform litter control and collection
- Perform other related duties as required
- Completion of the tenth 10th) school grade or equivalent
- One 1 year in a waste transferring environment with experience in waste and hazardous materials handling and customer service experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Asset:
- WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Skills Required for Success:
- Knowledge of standard methods materials tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of work tasks
- Knowledge of safety and environmental precautions and hazards related to the assigned work
- Ability to learn and use related equipment and tools including but not limited to telehandler toolcat and hand/power tools
- Ability to screen waste materials including assessing the type of waste and the level of hazard
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with the public coworkers and contractors
- Ability to succeed independently or as part of a team
- Ability to maintain basic records
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour for extended periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions including bending lifting standing shoveling etc
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to comply with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring 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
- Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of 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 candidates on this posting may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season.
Up to 1 temporary fulltime position for up to 11 months
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (SundaySaturday)
Salary: $23.504 $31.302 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: SL/MZ
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Employment Type
Full Time
