Solid Waste & Facility Operator (White Station)

Job Class Full-Time

Unionized Yes

Wage $28.30 per hour (Level 1)

Hours 40 hours per week, on call

Reports To Superintendent of Transportation & Fleet

Status: Fill a Vacancy

Posting Date: October 29, 2026

Closing Date: November 5, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

- Primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of municipal garbage and recycling collection services, including the collection, transportation, and disposal of materials in accordance with established routes, schedules, and applicable procedures. The position is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and organization of the White Station Operations Depot.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Solid Waste

- Operates municipal garbage and recycling collection vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Collects garbage and recyclable materials from individual residential and other designated properties throughout the Municipality in accordance with established collection routes and schedules.
- Independently operates garbage and recycling collection equipment, including moving carts, bags, and bins to the vehicle and using appropriate mechanical lifting and dumping mechanisms or manually lifting materials into the vehicle as required.
- Lifts, handles, and loads garbage and recyclable materials in accordance with established safe work practices.
- Transports collected materials to designated disposal or processing facilities and unloads materials in accordance with facility requirements and operator instructions.
- Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including required circle checks, and identifies and reports vehicle or equipment defects, malfunctions,



or maintenance requirements.
- Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition.
- Performs general maintenance, cleaning, and other operational duties when not operating assigned vehicles or equipment.
- Reports collection issues, missed pickups, improperly set-out materials, and other service concerns to their immediate supervisor.
- Completes weekly garbage and recycling cart deliveries throughout the Municipality and maintains accurate records of all deliveries.

Facility Operator (White Station Operations Depot)

- Maintains the White Station Operations Depot in a clean, safe, organized, and presentable condition.
- Performs minor building repairs and general maintenance as required.
- Cleans and maintains lunchrooms, washrooms, office spaces, and other facility areas.
- Purchases or picks up required parts, supplies, and materials as directed.
- Performs grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, garden maintenance, and general upkeep of landscaped areas.
- Maintains the organization and cleanliness of the workshop, storage areas, and parts inventory.
- Assists with tracking, organizing, and maintaining inventory records for parts, tools, and supplies.
- Empties garbage and maintains waste disposal areas in a clean and orderly condition.




- Performs general maintenance, cleaning, and beautification duties throughout the White Station Public Works yard.
- Identifies and reports building maintenance requirements, safety hazards, and repair needs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assists with other Public Works maintenance and operational activities as required.

Winter Control Operations

- Operates various types of municipal vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently, including tandem dump trucks with or without plow equipment, backhoes, loaders, and combination sander/plow units.
- Performs routine minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment to maintain secure and reliable operating conditions.
- Assists mechanics with equipment repairs, maintenance, and the installation or removal of mounted equipment as required.
- Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions, deficiencies, and unsafe conditions to the Operations Superintendent or Foreman.
- Maintains accurate records of daily operations, equipment inspections, salt and sand usage, and other required operational activities.
- Ensures vehicles and equipment are kept clean, fueled, lubricated, and in proper working condition.
- Reports unusual, hazardous, or emergency situations to the Operations Superintendent for appropriate follow-up.
- Responds to winter control and other emergency situations, including after-hours, weekend, and overtime call-ins, and participates in standby rotations as required.
- Provides backup and operational support to other municipal functions, including Roads, Water and Wastewater, and Parks and Facilities, as required. Duties may include covering for abs

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