Waste Collection Labourer

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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 Waste Collection Labourers.

The Waste Collection Labourer position offers the successful candidates a variety in their workday. On most days you will be teamed up with another collector helping them collect waste from residential homes by collecting carts and recycling assisting with vehicle backing swamping and recording of work done.

What will you do

• Heavy manual work pushing and pulling garbage and food scrap carts to and from the collection vehicle and manually loading recyclable materials and grass leaf and yard waste

• Provide guidance to the driver in backing up situations

• Identify surrounding/overhead hazards that will cause issues during the loading process and ensure public safety is considered and communicated to the Waste Operator

• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations and work procedures

• Maintain a positive customer service attitude in the performance of all duties

• Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle including cleaning hoppers/traps daily

• Perform related duties as required

• Completion of Grade Twelve (12)

• Six (6) months of labourer experience in Curbside Collection

Assets:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent)

• Current Standard First Aid certification

Skills Required for Success:

• Ability to perform heavy strenuous and agility-intensive labour for extended periods of time and under extreme weather conditions

• Knowledge and application of correct weight lifting and handling techniques in order to minimize strain and lifting injury

• Knowledge of appropriate material handling practices to avoid skin and eye contamination cuts slipping and associated mishaps

• Ability to deal with the public during pickup of refuse and to resolve complaints of a minor nature

• Ability to work alone with little or no supervision as well as the ability to work with a small team

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Passing a physical strength evaluation (Functional Ability Recruitment Evaluation test F.A.R.E.) and a pre-employment City medical examination is a requirement of this position

• Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Working for extended periods in all weather conditions

• Physically strenuous labor is required when maneuvering carts to pick-up areas and returning them to their original locations

• Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods

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 to 15 temporary full-time positions for up to 10 months

Successful applicants may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season

Hours of Work: Various shifts 40 hours per week

Salary: $34.987 (Hourly); $73052.860 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/JR

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