Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The Operations Worker II in Collections is assigned to Automated/Semi-Automated Truck Driver work on a daily, as needed basis to collect curbside garbage and green bin material. Drivers are assigned to established routes/beats throughout the city and must be able to operate safely while providing excellent customer service to residents. Drivers are expected to exit the truck to tag or pick up knocked over totes and be courteous and professional when sharing the lane with other drivers and service providers. When not assigned to curbside collection, Operations Workers may be assigned to other Sanitation Services Branch specific work.
The Sanitation Services Branch functions 365 days/year, applicants must be willing and able to work shift work if operationally required. The Collections shift is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that training may be scheduled on weekends. Successful applicants’ availability must meet Branch expectations in order to continue employment with the Branch.
Functional and or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Up to completion of high school and some laboring and truck driving experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.
• Previous waste collections experience is desirable. Some knowledge of collections and/or recycling.
• Some knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work.
• Ability to courteously answer questions and respectfully deal with the public.
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform heavy physical labour.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting.
• Ability to work close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment variety of tools and equipment.
Driver’s License and Record Checks:
• A current and valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Brakes or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
◦ 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
◦ 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
◦ Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
◦ Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
◦ Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
