Waste Management- Seasonal Operator

Municipal Services Division Fulltime Term (April/May-August) Hours of work - 40 hours per week, Tuesday-Saturday (Internal/External) Two (2) Vacancies **Competition**: MS-25-09 JOIN OUR TEAM The City of Wetaskiwin We are a diverse and collaborative team driven by a shared eagerness to shape the future. Our journey began by listening to our citizens, gathering their vision for our community 50 years from now, and letting creativity flow from there. Guided by our core values—trust, resourcefulness, and integrity—we foster well-being through our commitment to building positive, trusting, and meaningful relationships. By partnering in capacity building, we strengthen connections that enhance the overall well-being of our community. Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban - rural center. The Opportunity Reporting to the Waste Management Supervisor, the Operator will perform a range of general and specialized labor tasks requiring physical effort, agility and a focus on health and safety protocols. This seasonal role entails operating a variety of equipment and machinery. This position is based on 40 hour per week (8:00am-5:00pm) from Tuesday to Saturday with Sunday and Monday off. Work location will be split between the landfill and recycle center. **Responsibilities**: Landfill - Operate computer, debit machine, and answer phone in a professional manner. - Weigh in and out customers entering and leaving Wetaskiwin City Landfill - Keep daily log records, do cash out and count float. - Maintaining and practicing safe work procedures - Cleaning windblown litter - Cleaning ditches leading to landfill. - Clean around transfer bins at landfill - Assist customers at landfill. - Random load audits - Weed eating and other grounds maintenance. - Performs other duties as required Recycling Center - Provide excellent customer service. - Safely operate the cardboard compactor - Assist customers in using assigned sorting bins. - Load, unload, and sort materials as they are brought in. - Ensure bins are properly sorted to reduce contamination. - Assist customers with oil drop offs and their electronics. - Cleaning windblown litter - Other duties as required. Education, Qualifications, and Work Experience - 16-30 years of age (based on grant requirements) - Holds a current valid Alberta driver’s license and have a clean driver’s abstract. - Active team player - Entry level position, mínimal experience required - Safe and efficient operation of various small equipment and tools - Computer skills considered an asset Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability to perform all functions of the job and can lift up to 50 pounds. - Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions. - Ability to stand for long periods of time on a variety of surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, turf, etc. - Can operate small equipment and hand tools with experience such as shovel, pick, rake, Pulaski, tamping bar, axe, hatchet, machete, handsaw, loppers, pruning shears, power washer, hand vacuum and buffer, weed eater) Physical Effort and Safety Commitment This position is considered a safety sensitive position which includes heavy effort including but not limited to the following: - Standing, walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling manual dexterity, visual acuity, - climbing ladders, balancing, crawling, crouching, depth perception, - lifting up to 50 pounds The employee is responsible for full cooperation with all aspects of the City’s Occupational Health and Safety program, including compliance with all rules and regulations, and for continually practicing safety while performing their duties, and monitor and enforce subordinate compliance with the OH&S program What We Offer - Family Assistance Program - 6% vacation pay Application Deadline and Details **Application deadline**: This position will remain open until filled **Additional Details**: - Seasonal positions are part of the Canada Grant program, therefore hiring is dependent on funding and requirements. **How to Apply**: Click the "Apply" button located at the top of the page