Labourer II, Residential Transfer Station Attendant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Labourer II, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe disposal of waste materials. This temporary full-time position at the Residential Transfer Station offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community while applying your skills in waste management. You will be responsible for handling hazardous materials, assisting customers, and maintaining safety protocols. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a positive impact. If you are ready to embrace the challenge, apply today!

Qualifications

• One year experience in waste transferring and hazardous materials handling.
• Ability to learn and use various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary reviews of incoming materials for acceptability.
• Safely handle and process hazardous and recyclable materials.
• Provide traffic control for safe flow of vehicles.

Skills

Knowledge of construction and maintenance methods

Safety and environmental precautions

Ability to use telehandler and Toolcat

Ability to assess waste materials

Ability to follow instructions

Customer service skills

Teamwork and independence

Record maintenance

Physical stamina for manual labor

Cultural competency

Education

Completion of 10th school grade

Tools

Telehandler

Toolcat

Pallet jacks

Hand/power tools

Job description

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Job Description

Labourer II, Residential Transfer Station Attendant Up to 11 months

Job Number

52315

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 II at the facility, you will apply previous waste transferring experience to provide excellent customer service and ensure the safety of all visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform a 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 household hazardous waste for proper disposal and/or transport offsite, including proper containment and manifests.
• Prepare chemicals for transport to disposal.
• 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.
• Provide traffic control and coordination for safe flow of vehicles and waste materials through the facility.
• Use of Telehandler, pallet jacks, and Toolcat to move, load, and stage materials.
• Perform litter control and collection.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

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

Assets

• WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).

Skills for Success

• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in construction and maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental precautions and hazards related to the work.
• Ability to learn and use related equipment and tools, including telehandler, Toolcat, and hand/power tools.
• Ability to screen waste materials, assessing their type and hazard level.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain basic records.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions.
• Alignment with 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 PPE Code of Practice.
• Successful candidates must be fit for a respirator; compliance with respiratory PPE policies is required.
• Hire is dependent on a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC); there may be a cost involved.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent); maintaining a City Driver's permit is required.

The City of Edmonton values diversity and encourages applications from all skills and experiences. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits at https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season.

This is a temporary full-time position for up to 11 months.

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

Salary: $23.504 - $31.302 per hour.

Talent Acquisition Contact: SL/MZ

Edmonton is located in Treaty Six territory and the homelands of the Metis Nation.