Labourer - Eco Centre

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Labourer - Eco Centre performs manual work, operates vehicles and minor equipment in accomplishing all operations and maintenance tasks assigned in delivering the programs at the Eco Centre. The incumbent will perform all tasks directly related to and in support of core operations and maintenance programs required to support solid waste management and recycle operations. Much of the work will be physical assistance to coworkers, comprised of tasks including but not limited to the use of hand tools, small power tools and light equipment. This position reports to the Supervisor of Waste Programs.

This is a temporary full-time position for up to three (3) months. This position is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

The hourly rate for this position is:
Probationary Rate: $21.71 per hour
Developmental Rate: $23.33 per hour
Qualified Rate: $24.96 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manual Labour
- Carry out assigned tasks in accordance with instructions as provided by supervisor or designate.
- Participate in site safety inspections.
- Assist Eco Centre staff with assembly, repair and delivery of waste collection carts.
- Assist Eco Centre staff with facility maintenance and cleaning including spilled materials, snow and ice and general house keeping.
- Ensure equipment and vehicles are maintained in a clean condition.
- Assist with customer service needs.
- Perform other materials management tasks such as moving appliances, batteries and Styrofoam bags.
- Work with household hazardous waste materials in compliance with established procedures.

2. Equipment Operation
- Deliver, repair and collect carts using vehicle assigned to that task.
- Snow removal in Eco Centre yard using snow thrower, backpack blower, shovel and/or hand brooms.
- Yard maintenance consisting of loose debris management, yard sweeping, litter pick using hand tools and appropriate powered equipment.
- Inspection and minor maintenance of tools equipment and/or vehicles.

3. Documentation
- Maintain basic Eco-Centre records.

4. Other Duties
- Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
- Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
- Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the “Values, We Live By”.
- All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
- Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
- Complete training and development provided to improve or increase individual competencies related to position responsibilities.
- Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one (1) year related experience in recycling and hazardous waste disposal.
- Experience working with the public in a direct customer service capacity.
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of this position.
- Ability to support decisions and recommendations with clear reasoning and accurate, relevant information.
- Experience with providing excellent customer service by addressing complaints and inquiries with professionalism and sensitivity to individual needs.
- Ability to work as a team member and independently with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to operate the equipment required of the position.
- Knowledge of the methods, practices and rules for the safe operation of assigned tools, vehicles and equipment.
- Basic awareness of occupational hazards and controls applicable to the work.
- Willing and able to complete in-house training requirements in all applicable areas of operations.
- Experience using mobile devices such as tablet.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

- First Aid Certification.
- Municipal experience.

COMPETENCIES:
Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organi