Lead Hand Truck Driver-waste Collections

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19621

Lead Hand Truck Driver-Waste Collections
Public Works
Waste Management
71 Main Street West

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Outside

HOURS Of WORK: 40.00 per week
- GRADE: G
- SALARY/HOUR: $31.119 - $33.825 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Temporary / Up to 6 Months

Job Description ID #: 4093

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reports to the Supervisor of Waste Collections. Directs, schedules and works with a crew to deliver waste collection services in accordance with prescribed standard operating practices, policies, procedures and specifications.

Also assists the Supervisor in following up on customer service inquires. When required, this position would also be responsible for operating a dual stream or split compactor truck on assigned routes either in a two
- or one-person crew. The overall service delivery programs that the Waste Collection section is responsible for include residential curb side collection of garbage, organics, leaf & yard, bulk, public space litter containers and the downtown cleanliness program.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Directs, schedules and works with a crew to deliver waste collection services, primarily but not limited to the Downtown Cleanliness Program.

Plans work schedules and route maps and assembles crew, equipment and materials needed to complete daily work.

Provides direction, coaching and mentoring, and training of subordinate staff.

Uses sound judgement, independent thinking and team-building skills to motivate staff and ensure quality control.

Completes various inspection and maintenance reports and logs for self and subordinate staff.

Assists Supervisor in responding to equipment failures and accidents, conducting investigations, documenting findings, coordinating repairs and implementing corrective actions.

Drives equipment such as pick-up trucks, single-operator right-hand drive side-load waste collection trucks, two-person rear-load two
- or single-stream waste collection trucks and sidewalk sweepers.

Operates, maintains and makes minor repairs to tools and small equipment such as rakes, shovels, picks, drills, blowers, vacuums, clippers, hand/power saws, weed eaters, and compactors.

Inputs and retrieves data from computers and a handheld device using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and customer service database programs.

Investigates and addresses customer service inquires and/or emerging issues. Communicates finding and resolutions to stakeholders. Liaises with internal and external groups (other City working groups, BIAs, special event coordinators).

Makes recommendations to the Supervisor on waste collection route changes and program enhancements, helping to identify impacts to capital and operating budgets, and assists with implementation of best practices, new policies and procedures.

Operates and maintains City of Hamilton issued vehicles in accordance with all policies and procedures.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Ensures that employees assigned to the works crew are provided with and instructed on the use of the appropriate

equipment, materials and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties. Ensures that all employees

perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and adheres to all City of Hamilton

corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures that infractions are reported and appropriate action

is recommended to the Supervisor for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies and

procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous experience and ability to operate equipment and