Truck/Loader/Garbage Worker

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POSITION:

TRUCK / LOADER / GARBAGE WORKER (part time)

REPORTING TO:

Solid Waste Manager

HOURS OF WORK:

24 hours or less per week

SALARY:

$33.37 HOURLY, as per Environmental Services Collective Agreement

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Perform various duties including, but not limited to:
  • Collection of garbage;
  • Ability to operate trucks, heavy equipment and forklift;
  • Attend to vehicle loads to and from landfill site and recycling area;
  • Measure and collect fees, as required;
  • Open landfill site gate according to schedule;
  • Verify and check all in-coming traffic and related paperwork;
  • Keep written records or required data (i.e. daily site inspection);
  • Keep updated records of cash, cheques and receipts for all monetary transactions;
  • Give directions to customers as to proper unloading procedures;
  • Keep site clean and safe according to MOE certificate of approval requirements;
  • Have all contractors and site visitors sign Safety Policy document;
  • Other duties as assigned within the general scope of the position;
• Ensure safety of self and of others at all times
• Hours will vary and are not guaranteed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 education preferred; equivalent experience may be considered;
• Must possess "Class DZ&rqu; driver's license and have a clean driver's abstract;
• Must be punctual and reliable;
• Must have basic mathematical skills;
• Must have First Aid & WHMIS training;
• Must have a physical condition that allows him/her to perform work as assigned;
• Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and heavy equipment, etc.;
• Ability to work well alone or as part of a team;
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner;
• Ability to work with little or no supervision;
• Ability to work outdoors and withstand extremes in weather conditions;
• Availability to be called upon on an occasional basis;
• Availability to report to work on short notice.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

The Municipality of West Nipissing is an equal opportunity employer.