TRANSFER STATION OPERATOR

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Toronto is seeking a qualified individual for the operation and maintenance of a Waste Transfer Station. Responsibilities include monitoring waste loads, cleaning up spills, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should possess physical capabilities and effective communication skills, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment. This role may require shifts and outdoor work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Able to perform physically demanding tasks such as opening heavy trailer doors.
• Alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
• Experience working outdoors in various climatic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Waste Transfer Station and equipment.
• Monitor incoming waste loads and maintain tipping floor.
• Direct vehicular traffic and validate Dump Authorization Tickets.

Skills

Physical capability

Awareness of surroundings

Traffic direction

Effective communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• The primary duties include the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Waste Transfer Station and associated equipment.
• Monitor incoming waste loads, maintain the tipping floor, and clean/remediate contamination from recycling materials.
• Operate controls for hydraulic compactors to load transfer trailers; assist in hooking up and unhooking transfer trailers from compactors.
• Clean up waste spills after removing transfer trailers from the compactor hooks; clean off loaded trailers and secure heavy trailer doors.
• Communicate with staff regarding waste types and maximum weight requirements; communicate with transfer station customers.
• Direct vehicular traffic in tipping areas, act as a signal person around the site, and validate Dump Authorization Tickets (DATs) for authenticity.
• Report to Supervisor on unacceptable materials being dumped and report all incidents and/or safety concerns on the tipping floor.
• Assist with minor preventive maintenance duties, such as greasing and oiling, as directed.
• Perform general site cleanliness duties.

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Must be physically capable of performing duties such as opening/closing heavy trailer doors, hooking up trailers to compactors, cranking landing gears on transfer trailers, standing for long periods, and directing traffic with arms/hands.
• Must be alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying climatic conditions and tolerate noisy, dusty and odorous conditions.
• Must be available to work shifts (days, afternoons, midnights); work weekends/overtime/on-call duty and in emergency situations.
• Must be able to wear prescribed safety Personal Protective Equipment (hard hats, safety footwear, respirators, and hearing protection).
• Must be able to communicate and deal effectively with private and municipal truck drivers hauling waste to transfer stations and with customers in a professional and effective manner.

You must also have:

• Ability to use good judgment in emergencies, such as fires and accidents.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to operate hydraulic compactors.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work (e.g., Transfer Station Site Regulations).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.