Labourer II, Residential Transfer Station

City of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Edmonton as a Labourer II at the Residential Transfer Station, where you'll provide crucial support in waste management and customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in waste transfer and a commitment to safety. This temporary position involves physical labor and ensures the responsible management of household waste and chemicals.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in waste transferring or customer service.
• Experience in hazardous materials handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary review of incoming materials for acceptability.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and sort waste.
• Prepare chemicals for proper disposal.

Skills

Knowledge of safety and environmental precautions

Ability to learn and use equipment

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others

Education

Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade or equivalent

Tools

Telehandler

Toolcat

Hand/power tools

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The City of Edmonton's Residential Transfer Station (RTS) at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is where Edmontonians can bring household waste and chemicals for safe disposal. As a Labourer ll at the facility, you will apply your previous waste transferring experience to provide excellent customer service and ensure the safety of all our visitors.

What will you do?

• Perform preliminary review of incoming materials to determine their acceptability, including identifying hazardous waste
• Assist with unloading and organizing refuse, oversized items, paint, oil, batteries, propane tanks, aerosols etc. into collection areas
• Safely handle and process a wide range of contaminated and hazardous materials, as well as general refuse and recyclable materials
• Prepare chemicals and household hazardous waste for proper disposal and/or transport offsite, including proper containment and manifests
• Sort household waste (HHW), electronic waste (e-waste) and other materials
• Recover refrigerant from refrigerators, freezers, water coolers and air conditioners
• Perform all tasks related to refuse and hazardous waste safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Perform litter control and collection
• Perform other related duties as required
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in an applicable work area, such as a waste transferring environment with experience in waste and hazardous materials handling and/or customer service or an equivalent combination of training and experience
  
  
  

Assets:

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
  
  
  

Skills Required for Success:

• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of work tasks
• Knowledge of safety and environmental precautions and hazards related to the assigned work
• Ability to learn and use related equipment and tools, including but not limited to telehandler, toolcat and hand/power tools
• Ability to screen waste materials, including assessing the type of waste and the level of hazard
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with the public, coworkers and contractors
• Ability to succeed independently or as part of a team
• Ability to maintain basic records
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to comply with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, 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
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour for extended periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions, including bending, lifting, standing, shoveling, etc
  
  
  

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 [e-mail] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .

Up to 2 temporary full-time positions for up to 24 months

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week (Sunday-Saturday)

Salary: $24.268 - $32.319 (Hourly); $50,671.580 - $67,482.070 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant : SL/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Métis Nation.

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