Sessional Lecturer - Faculty of Arts & Science

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Seasonal Solid Waste Labourer

Full Time, Temporary, Up to 8 Month Term

The City of Medicine Hat is committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace where every employee can thrive. As our employees are our greatest asset, we strive to create an environment that ensures their experience is both rewarding and fulfilling. Through a focus on collaboration, innovation, and support, we aim to empower our team members to achieve their best while contributing to the success of our community.

Reporting to the Supervisor of either Solid Waste Collection or the Waste Management Facility, this entry level, skilled labourer position is responsible for performing manual labour, maintaining and delivering residential carts, checking equipment, fugitive litter collection, sorting HHW / E-Waste and documenting inspections. In this labour intensive role, the successful candidate must be available for a flexible schedule, working four 10-hour shifts per week, including Saturdays. This position requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform manual and semi-skilled work within the Solid Waste Collection and the Waste Management Facility.
• Drive light duty vehicles related to delivery and maintenance of Solid Waste Utility carts / bins and maintenance at the Waste Management Facility.
• Landfill scale house duties at the Waste Management Facility.
• Perform and document routine equipment inspection, maintenance and repair.
• Skid steer work and Wheel Loader operation.

What you bring

• Ability to follow established performance and productivity standards.
• Familiarity with hazards and safe working practices.
• Ability to read maps, learn city routes and follow directions.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated and a team player.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or higher school equivalency diploma.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta Vehicle Operator's License with a satisfactory (6 demerits or less) driving record.
• Possession of a Class 3 Driver's License with airbrake endorsement is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to perform sustained heavy physical work.
• This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen.