Waste Collection Operator

**WASTE COLLECTION OPERATOR**
**(1 Position)**

**Reporting to**:Public Works Supervisor***
**Department**:Public Works
**Classification**:PERMANENT Full Time; Unionized
**Salary Range**:$30.72/hour as per Schedule “A”***
**Hours of Work**:As per CA.
**Starting Date**:As soon as possible
**Application Deadline**:No later than **4:00 p.m. October 25, 2024**

**Why City of Woodstock?**
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

- Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
- Competitive Wages,
- Option to join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City,
- Training opportunities to support you in this role,
- And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

**Responsibilities**:

- Simultaneously collect solid waste and operate waste collection vehicles:

- Collect solid waste from individual properties throughout the City:

- Manually lift solid waste into the waste collection vehicle,
- Operate attached hydraulic lift for waste collection,
- Adhere to the City of Woodstock’s safe operating policies, procedures and wears all necessary PPE.
- Drive a single or two-person waste collection vehicle:

- Follow a preset route, collecting solid waste at every property,
- Observe Highway Traffic Act and municipal by-law regulations,
- Transport and empty truck as directed.
- Perform other related duties such as:

- Perform all daily inspections as regulated by the MTO,
- Maintain fuel levels before end of shift,
- Maintain the appearance of the assigned vehicle,
- Complete a daily timecard detailing hours worked, equipment used, mileage on the truck, and operators driving log,
- Report any damages or repairs required for assigned equipment,
- Report any contravention of any of the City of Woodstock’s policies, procedures, and bylaws,
- Perform all duties and responsibilities associated with Winter Operations.
- Maintain good relations with the public as comments are received on route.
- Work with mínimal supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 10 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be considered.
- Valid Class “DZ” Driver’s License and good driving history.
- Standard First Aid/CPR certification.
- Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment is an asset.
- Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation is an asset.

**Working Conditions**:

- Subject to working in all weather conditions.
- Works in dirty conditions and is required to do heavy lifting.
- Subject to shift work and overtime as required.

**Please note**: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

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