Employment Opportunity - Solid Waste Collections Labourer – Casual Position

The Municipality of the County of Richmond is currently accepting applications for the position of Casual Solid Waste Collections Labourer. This is a non-unionized position.

Responsibilities

The position of Casual Solid Waste Collections Labourer is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of curbside solid waste within the Municipality of the County of Richmond. This includes the handling, loading and unloading of various waste streams such as recyclables and residual waste into collection vehicles.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid Nova Scotia class 5 driver’s license

Terms and Conditions of Employment

There are no fixed hours of work for this casual position. The Casual Solid Waste Collections Labourer will be hired on a day-to-day basis as required to cover absences or meet other short-term needs. The wage scale for this position is Level 2 with a current wage scale of $22.30 to $25.13 per hour.

For further details, the full job description can be found below.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

• The Municipality of the County of Richmond
• c/o Carla Martell
• 2357 Highway 206
• Arichat, Nova Scotia
• B0E 1A0
• or via email to  
• We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:  Solid Waste Collections Labourer - Casual Position

Department:  Public Works
Reports to:  Solid Waste Manager Union / Non-Union
Union Salary Class:  Level 2
Position Type:  Part Time

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position of Solid Waste Collections Labourer is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of curbside solid waste within the Municipality of the County of Richmond. This includes the handling, loading and unloading of various waste streams such as recyclables and residual waste into collection vehicles. The Labourer performs their duties in compliance with the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act, Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations, Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, and all applicable municipal, provincial, and federal standards.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Collect solid waste and recycling in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Assist with special collections as required (e.g. Bulky Item Collection).
• Assist Solid Waste Collections Driver (the “Driver”) with mandatory pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act and the National Safety Code.
• Assist with education and enforcement efforts by tagging non-compliant bags which are to be left curbside and by participating in periodic inspections of curbside waste brought to the Solid Waste Management Facility.
• Stay current with waste management regulations and ensure full compliance with all applicable requirements, including municipal by-laws, and provincial and federal approvals, guidelines, legislation, and regulations.
• Assist the Driver to Perform required preventative maintenance, particularly, but not limited to, checking fluids, greasing, checking brakes, etc.
• Assist the Driver to fuel and clean the vehicle including the hopper, in accordance with Municipal Safe Operating Procedures, when necessary.
• Load solid waste into the collection vehicle.
• Unload vehicle in compliance with the receiving facility's guidelines and safety protocols.
• Maintain courteous and professional interactions with community residents, organizations, and visitors.
• Drive collection vehicle as required to cover absences or other operational needs.
• Attend mandatory safety, operations, and professional development training sessions
• Carrying out all the above while ensuring safe work practices are adhered to.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
• Operation of the Waste Facility Scale as required. This is to include but shall not be limited to such tasks as:
o Collection of information related to incoming loads such as date, time of delivery, quantity and type of material (MSW, C&D, ICI Organics, Metals, etc.), waste origin and vehicle identification and recording of information in a suitable format.
o Directing patrons to appropriate drop-off locations and general coordination of the site.
• Snow removal at Municipal sites as required.
• Assistance with operation of site depots such as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronics drop-off depots (EPRA) and lighting product depot.
• Groundskeeping of the Solid Waste Management Facility including litter cleanup and grass cutting.
• Minor building maintenance at the Solid Waste Management Facility.
• Any other duties which the Municipality may require from time to time.

ABILITIES
• Able to safely operate collection vehicle in varying road and weather conditions.
• Able to lift items weighing up to 25Kg.
• Able to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Able to understand and execute oral and written instruction and maintain records as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid Nova Scotia class 5 driver’s license with 3-5 years driving experience
• Clean driver’s abstract