Equipment Operator IV - Waste & Recyclables Collection (Relief)

City of Thunder Bay•Thunder Bay, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Solid Waste Collection, and the direction of the Leadhand, operates sanitation trucks and collects and loads garbage, refuse and litter. The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

Requirements

Must be proficient in operating trucks with a G.V.W. rating of 11,000 kgs and up.
Must be reliable and be able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “D” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent with a ‘Z’ endorsement.
Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation.
Must be physically capable of performing manual labouring duties and be tactful and courteous.
Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation.
May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified).
Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).

Responsibilities

Operates sanitation trucks, picks up and loads garbage, refuse and litter, returns containers and places lids on same.
Issues garbage notices to people who are not conforming to garbage by-law.
Wash and clean trucks.
Operates construction and maintenance equipment within the classification.
Operates other equipment when required.
Checks and carries out minor servicing of equipment being operated.
Reports equipment defects.
Fills out time cards and marks in proper account distribution.
Reports materials used to stores personnel.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.