Communal Collection Operator

Location: Kennedale

Job Description Communal Collection Operator  Up to 10 months

We are looking for people across all our rich diversity to help keep the City of Edmonton clean as a Communal Collection Operator.

The Communal Collection Operator position requires operation of a tandem front load bin truck and rear load collection vehicle (GVW up to 24,000 kg) to collect waste and recycling from large bins/carts of varying sizes. You will provide waste collection service to a variety of sites, primarily for communal dwellings and City owned facilities.
* Professionally operate a tandem front-load bin truck  in all weather conditions, including maneuvering through confined areas such as back lanes and congested parking lots
* Professionally operate a rear-load tandem collection vehicle to collect varying sizes of cart containers
* Ensuring security at all relevant sites that are serviced
* Professionally and efficiently navigate narrow streets, use mirrors and cameras as well employing a guide when available for backing. While operating complex hydraulic systems
* Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections, follow regularly scheduled maintenance, and report defects on collection vehicles
* Maintain daily truck sheets documenting load start and finish times, unit start and finish mileage, and documenting daily time management
* Report bin defects, service difficulties, or any issues encountered to the appropriate personnel
* Select the most efficient routes for travel to and from assigned work areas and disposal locations
* Be aware of collection processes and policies to aid in any public inquiries you may encounter in the field, dealing with concerns from the public of a minor nature
* Maintain a positive customer service-driven attitude while performing the daily collection duties
* Adhere to all standard operating procedures and OH&S guidelines for safe work practices during the collection process, including all environmental standards and regulations
* Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle, including daily cleaning of the compaction area
* Assist the labourer with waste/recycle/food scraps container movement to and from the collection vehicle
* Perform other and related duties as directed by leadership##

Qualifications:

* Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by truck driving experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
* Ability to operate electronic devices such as Tablets and Cell phones
** Assets:
*** Experience in the Waste Industry
* Experience operating tandem front-load and rear-load collection vehicles
* Completion of a Defensive Driving Course
* Current Standard First Aid certification
* Knowledge of Edmonton’s road network, including truck routes
* Ability to work in a team environment
** Skills Required for Success:
*** Good interpersonal skills in order to work well with other City employees, like inspectors and coworkers, as well as the public
* Knowledge of appropriate material handling practices to avoid skin and eye contamination, cuts, slipping, and associated mishaps
* Ability to maneuver bin, cart-handling controls to minimize damage to bins/carts and avoid adjacent hazards at collection sites
* Physically capable of sustained heavy manual labour, including loading recycling, refuse, containers and maneuvering bins/carts on site
* Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ()
* Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
** Conditions of Employment:
*** Valid Alberta Class 3 driver's license with airbrake (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit 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
* 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 Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a…