Equipment Operator IV - Waste & Recyclables Collection

Location

Thunder Bay, ON | Canada

Job description

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Solid Waste Collection, and the direction of the Leadhand, operates sanitation trucks and collects and loads garbage, refuse and litter.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operates sanitation trucks, picks up and loads garbage, refuse and litter, returns containers and places lids on same.
2. Issues garbage notices to people who are not conforming to garbage by-law.
3. Wash and clean trucks.
4. Operates construction and maintenance equipment within the classification.
5. Operates other equipment when required.
6. Checks and carries out minor servicing of equipment being operated.
7. Reports equipment defects.
8. Fills out time cards and marks in proper account distribution.
9. Reports materials used to stores personnel.
10. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

GENERAL: Must be proficient in operating trucks with a G.V.W. rating of 11,000 kgs and up. Must be reliable and be able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently. Must possess and maintain a valid Class “D” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent with a ‘Z’ endorsement. Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation.

SPECIFIC: Must be physically capable of performing manual labouring duties and be tactful and courteous.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information :

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:  Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

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