Truck/Loader/Garbage Worker (Part Time)

West Nipissing; West Nipissing; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

West Nipissing is seeking a part-time Truck/Loader/Garbage Worker to perform daily waste collection tasks and operate trucks, heavy equipment and a forklift. The role involves handling fees, directing traffic, and maintaining safety and records at a landfill/recycling site.

This position requires punctuality, a Class DZ license, first aid and WHMIS training, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in variable weather conditions. Hours are 24 per week or less.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Must possess a Class DZ driver’s license and have a clean driver’s abstract.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Must have First Aid & WHMIS training.
• Must have a physical condition to perform the duties.
• Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work well alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Availability to be called upon on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Collection of garbage and operation of trucks, heavy equipment and forklift.
• Attend to vehicle loads to and from landfill site and recycling area.
• Measure and collect fees as required.
• Open landfill site gate according to schedule.
• Verify and check all in-coming traffic and related paperwork.
• Keep written records or required data (e.g. daily site inspections).
• Keep updated records of cash, cheques and receipts for monetary transactions.
• Give directions to customers for unloading procedures.
• Keep site clean and safe according to MOE certificate of approval requirements.
• Have contractors and site visitors sign Safety Policy document.
• Other duties as assigned within the general scope.

Skills

Punctuality

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 education preferred

Tools

Truck operation

Forklift operation

Vehicle safety checks

Job description

Home / Truck/Loader/Garbage Worker (Part Time)

POSITION:

TRUCK / LOADER / GARBAGE WORKER (part time)

REPORTING TO:

Solid Waste Manager

HOURS OF WORK:

24 hours or less per week

SALARY:

$33.37 HOURLY, as per Environmental Services Collective Agreement

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Perform various duties including, but not limited to:
  • Collection of garbage;
  • Ability to operate trucks, heavy equipment and forklift;
  • Attend to vehicle loads to and from landfill site and recycling area;
  • Measure and collect fees, as required;
  • Open landfill site gate according to schedule;
  • Verify and check all in-coming traffic and related paperwork;
  • Keep written records or required data (i.e. daily site inspection);
  • Keep updated records of cash, cheques and receipts for all monetary transactions;
  • Give directions to customers as to proper unloading procedures;
  • Keep site clean and safe according to MOE certificate of approval requirements;
  • Have all contractors and site visitors sign Safety Policy document;
  • Other duties as assigned within the general scope of the position;
• Ensure safety of self and of others at all times
• Hours will vary and are not guaranteed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 education preferred; equivalent experience may be considered;
• Must possess     “Class DZ&rqu; driver’s license and have a clean driver’s abstract;
• Must be punctual and reliable;
• Must have basic mathematical skills;
• Must have First Aid & WHMIS training;
• Must have a physical condition that allows him/her to perform work as assigned;
• Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and heavy equipment, etc.;
• Ability to work well alone or as part of a team;
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner;
• Ability to work with little or no supervision;
• Ability to work outdoors and withstand extremes in weather conditions;
• Availability to be called upon on an occasional basis;
• Availability to report to work on short notice.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

The Municipality of West Nipissing is an equal opportunity employer.