Refuse Collector

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Refuse Collector. This role involves manual tasks related to the collection of refuse from households and businesses. The successful candidate will work outdoors in various weather conditions and must be capable of lifting heavy materials. This is a long-term disability position with a competitive hourly wage. The City values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• No experience required, equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Collect household and commercial refuse by lifting and emptying cans and bags.
• Guide truck driver during backing up procedure and control traffic when needed.

Skills

Basic Hand Tools

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Competition Number: 25/74A

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: May 13, 2025

Closing Date: May 27, 2025, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Posting Type: Long Term Disability (LTD) – Term Unknown

Work schedule: Shifts may vary ( 40 hour work week)

Salary: $ 30.85 per hour, Pay Grade 2

Job Code: 500

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

POSITION FUNCTION

Perform manual tasks in the collection of household and commercial refuse.

KEY DUTIES

Remove and dispose of refuse from households and businesses by lifting and emptying cans and bags of refuse into wheeled toter; check for "extra refuse" tickets and provide refuse collection information as required; clean up fallen refuse when loading using shovels and brooms.

Transfer refuse into truck hopper by operating toter lift; operate hopper blade mechanism.

Act as guide for truck driver during backing up procedure and control traffic when needed.

INDEPENDENCE

Work according to an assigned weekly schedule and verbal instructions.

Work is reviewed by supervisor.

Problems such as violations of refuse bylaws are referred to supervisor. Perform related duties where qualified.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort

Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (continuous)

Walk on collection route approximately 14 km per day. (continuous)

Mental Effort

Normal

Visual/Auditory Effort

Normal

Work Environment

Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)

Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (frequent)

Exposure to unpleasant odours, dust, ashes, waste products and potentially hazardous materials. (continuous)

Key Skills And Abilities

Understand and discuss job related matters.

Use basic hand tools.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

Grade 10.

Experience

Not required.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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