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- Job ID #31961: Waste Collection Operator
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 1366
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 11th, 2026. THIS IS A REPOST. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT REAPPLY.
- Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above (Multiple Vacancies)
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Supervisor, Waste Collections, the Waste Collection Operator is responsible for operating a dual or single stream, rear or sideload waste collection compactor truck on assigned routes either in a two person or one person crew. The Waste Collection Operator will collect either garbage, bulk waste, organic waste,



leaf and yard or litter containers from city streets and assigned routes for disposal at a city waste disposal facility as directed by the Supervisor.

Pre-Employment Requirements

1. Successful completion of an interview process
2. Passing score on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) exam
3. Successful completion of a comprehensive driving evaluation

GENERAL DUTIES

Drive and operate either a single operator, left and right hand drive, two stream side load waste collection truck or a two person, rear load, two or single stream waste collection truck in a safe and efficient manner according to all relevant provincial legislation (Ministry of Transportation and Occupational Health and Safety Act) and all City policies and procedures in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.

Perform routine preventive maintenance on truck, drain air tanks, conduct daily pre and post trip inspections.

Report any mechanical problems.

Unload curb side waste at pre-determined disposal sites.

Manually and/or by use of a hydraulic cart tipper, pick-up and load garbage, bulk waste, organic waste and/or leaf and yard waste as well as multi-sort/litter containers.

Empty waste containers and return to the proper location.

Tag waste containers/bags to inform residents of non-compliance of Solid Waste Management By-law.

Pick-up spilled refuse that may have occurred while collecting waste.

Work outdoors through all weather conditions.

When performing "collection duties" assist collection truck driver to turn and back up truck by guiding and watching for traffic/pedestrians/obstructions.

Assist collection truck operator to unload packer truck when required at disposal site(s).

Clean and disinfect compactor truck inside the cab, outside and in the compaction box as scheduled and or required.

Ability to perform

📌 Job ID #31961: Waste Collection Operator (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada