Waste and Recycling Operator Level 1

**Company Biography1**:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you

**The Opportunity**:
Waste and Recycling provides residents with options for managing their residential/household waste through services and education, considering environmental, social and economic impacts. Waste and Recycling Services endeavors to position Airdrie as a municipal leader in environmental stewardship. The Airdrie Recycle depot is a public service location. Customer service is the number one priority.

Primary accountabilities include:

- Provide a high level of customer service through timely and knowledgeable responses to ensure proper collection, sorting and shipment of materials
- Assist residents by directing traffic flow as required; greeting/educating residents on the depot site and items accepted; physically assist residents, bringing material to the appropriate collection areas (wearing appropriate PPE); and offering alternative options for items not accepted
- Work in accordance with established Safe Work Procedures
- Conduct/participate in daily/weekly/monthly inspections
- Ensure material is consistently managed and prepared by managing volumes to ensure residents have consistent access for depositing material; maximizing shipping volumes; performing inventory counts as required; ensuring material is contaminant free; sorting material to its proper location; maintaining a clean worksite by sweeping, shoveling, litter picking etc.
- Assemble, deliver and repair curbside carts as required
- Assist Operations Coordinator/Team Leader as required

**You Bring**:

- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence is an asset
- Experience in municipal waste and recycling is an asset
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to deal with conflict situations in a professional manner
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs

**We Offer**:
Competitive compensation and the following benefits:

- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Annual adult Genesis Place pass

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and are appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

**Additional Information**:
This is a casual/on call position and workdays are Wednesday to Sunday, between 9 am and 5 pm.

All part time operators are required to be available for two weekend shifts per month and one closing shift per week.

There is no guaranteed minimum hours for this position.

CSA approved safety shoes are required. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

**Next Steps**:
Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

**Company Biography2**:
Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.