Waste Packer Operator (Temporary, 6 months)

The City of Guelph • Guelph, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Waste Packer Operator in the Solid Waste Resources Division. Reporting to the Residential Waste Collection Supervisor, or their designate, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting with Residential yard waste collection, waste collection, perform general labour (i.e. lawn maintenance, litter clean-up & missed waste calls), etc. The successful candidates will have a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Requirements

• Completion of a Grade 12 diploma and 1 year experience operating DZ vehicles in live traffic conditions, preferably for waste collection purposes.
• A valid Class DZ driver’s licence with a good driving record.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract and CVOR prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal with the public diplomatically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform physical work (e.g. lifting to a maximum of 20 kg, repeatedly, step in and out of the vehicle on a repeated basis and working in all types of weather conditions).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must be able to work alone and with supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Previous experience operating trucks pertaining to waste collection is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate a waste packer and automated cart tipping device to load waste within the City of Guelph.
• Operate a waster packer and manually collect curbside waste (up to 20 kg) lifting it into trucks in parts of the city not on the cart program.
• Observe when loading and report any materials put out for collections that cannot be picked up safely or do not comply with existing city waste collection by-laws.
• Respond to resident issues or questions regarding waste collection policies and programs.
• Comply with all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
• Comply with the regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (including s. 28 responsibilities of a worker).
• Work with other waste packer operators and manually collect curbside waste (up to 20 kg) lifting it into trucks in parts of the city not on the cart program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top up program
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees