Driver Labourer - Solid Waste (Up to 3)

October 31 2024
Expected expiry date: December 6 2024
Industries Public administration
Categories Environment, Trades, Manual, Operator, Machinist, Transportation, Logistic
Kingston, ON • Part time

Position Summary

*Note: Pay rates are based on 2023 rates*

Responsible for the operation of recycling, organic and garbage vehicles in a highly safety conscious manner

Drive and operate, recycling, organic and garbage vehicles

Collect, load and unload, leaf, brush, garbage, organics and recyclables

Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment and report any malfunctions to the Supervisor

Work in compliance with the Highway Traffic Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any deficiencies, unsafe situations or conditions to the Supervisor

Work in the spirit of team participation

Perform varied tasks and duties within the Solid Waste Division as required

Qualifications, Competencies

**This position receives 4% in lieu of vacation + 13% in lieu of all benefits in addition to hourly rate of pay**

High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years experience driving and operating commercial vehicles and performing labour intensive duties

Possess and maintain a valid DZ License, with a satisfactory driver’s abstract of no more than 3 demerit points

Preference will be provided to those candidates with experience as a driver labourer in the waste collection industry

Qualified candidates will be contacted and required to pass the associated written and driving tests in order to move onto the interview. As a condition of employment, all new hires will be required to complete the pre-trip inspection training and pass the pre-trip inspection testing within 30 working days of starting position

Must demonstrate corporate competencies of Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity and Teamwork

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Ability to perform the essential duties of the job

Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions

Ability to operate equipment and machinery in a safe efficient manner

Ability to interact with the public in a polite manner

Ability to work Saturdays and/or Sundays following a statutory holiday

Good and reasonable understanding of all Solid Waste activities and routes is an asset

Hours of work; able to receive a call at 5:00 a.m. to report to work on same day

Must be willing to work all and/or any shifts as required

Proof of immunity to Tetanus and Hepatitis B may be required

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

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