Special Equipment Operator - Landfill Operations Full-time Job
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JOB SUMMARY
The Waste Processing & Disposal Branch is responsible for the Waste Diversion and Waste Processing programs for solid waste operations, including the 3Rs strategy, Waste Diversion Master Plan, compost processing, pilots and marketing, management of Household Special Waste facility, mobile depots and integration of product stewardship initiatives, public programs to ensure maximum diversion, management of three landfill sites (one in post closure state) including regular waste disposal, and leachate by-products including Environmental Assessments and optimization programs to maximize landfill capacity.
Working as part of a team of Special Equipment Operators, you are responsible for safely and effectively inspecting, operating, cleaning, maintaining and securing different types of special equipment used at the Trail Road Waste Facility requirements in accordance with all applicable legislation, policies and procedures. Equipment is used for loading, transporting, placement, disposal and covering waste and cover material on a daily basis for picking up, transporting and disposal of residential, industrial and commercial waste, recycled materials and support service.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 10
Minimum of 13 months of experience operating heavy and/or special equipment, including Landfill and/or heavy construction equipment, including several months of experience in the Solid Waste Industry.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Operational characteristics and the safe use of vehicles, equipment and machinery used within the Solid Waste Branch;
- Methods and techniques of performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment;
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Department and Branch as they pertain to the equipment;
- Performance of duties relating to the position of Special Equipment Operator;
- Policies and procedures in relation to vehicles and equipment operation and maintenance;
- Ontario Highway Traffic Act Regulations and laws;
- Operation of a two way radio;
- Knowledge of landfill policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of elevation and grading principles;
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers;
- Knowledge of landfill operations is an asset.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Work with minimal supervision
- Inspect vehicles or equipment effectively
- Operate a variety of special equipment as identified on the attached list
- Learn to operate new equipment as received by the Solid Waste Operations Branch
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate good customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships and able to work in a team environment
- Ability to read and follow route maps
- Retrain as legislative requirements change
- Perform minor maintenance on assigned units.
- To work overtime as required
- Write legibly
- Be flexible on various operation assignments
- Alert
- Dependable
- Aptitude for operating vehicles and special equipment
- Physically able to perform all essential duties of the position
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.