Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, this position performs basic physical maintenance and repair work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual labour duties for waste stream management including:  
• • Roll-out a high volume of fully loaded waste carts with unpleasant odours per shift from the designated collection location to the rear‑loader truck, in all weather conditions.
  • Perform frequent step-up and step-down motions while working on the rear‑loader truck to collect waste.
  • Receive batches of waste carts and unload them from trailers throughout different seasons of the year.
  • Assist Utility Containers staff with transporting waste cart inventory to multiple storage facilities across the city.
  • Organize cart inventory by correct size, type, and manufacturer.
  • Sort and organize inventory components, including wheels, lids, axles, and fastening bolts or screws.
  • Clean and sanitize reusable waste containers.
  • Handling used waste cart inventory with unpleasant odours.
  • Disassemble carts, salvage usable components, and breakdown damaged waste carts into smaller pieces.
  • Remove and dispose of heavy debris resulting from illegal dumping and citywide messes. Clean trucks and related equipment.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and overall upkeep of storage facilities and surrounding work areas.
• Complete all necessary records, including safety forms and internal tracking documentation.
• Ensures work activities are performed in accordance with Corporate safety policies, regulations and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 10 education.
• Six months experience in the operation of machinery and power tools.  Experience working with  waste collections and container breakdown would be an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.  Class 3A or 1A would be an asset.
• Current driver abstract, from SGI, demonstrating a safe driving record.
  
  

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to regularly and consistently attend work to ensure effective operations and service delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to follow all applicable procedures and policies. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public and civic employees.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and under all weather conditions as required by work assignments.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, including pulling & pushing of heavy objects over rough terrain, stepping up and down in repetitive motions, climbing, twisting, reaching, and bending.
• Skid steer or forklift certification is considered an asset.
• Skill in the operation of small maintenance equipment, hand, and power tools in an efficient, responsible manner and in accordance with recognized procedures.

Additional Requirements

Hours Of Work:
Shift work and weekend work may be involved.