Waste Management Operator II
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If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!
Posting ID: 3842
Department: Public Works
Division: Waste Management
Pay Range: $72,744 - $90,930
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: January 22, 2025
Application Deadline: February 5, 2025
Job Summary
The Waste Management Operator II is responsible for providing heavy equipment operation at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS). The successful candidate will operate heavy equipment, such as a compactor, bulldozer, front-end loader, backhoe, water truck and forklift. This position is also responsible for ensuring the HWMS is maintained in a state of good repair and policy and regulation requirements are followed to ensure compliance with waste management standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the day-to-day operations of the HWMS are conducted in a manner that protects the public and the environment and the HWMS is maintained in clean, safe and compliant conditions.
- Operate on-site heavy equipment (e.g. compactor, bulldozer, front-end loader, backhoe, water truck and forklift) safely and efficiently to accomplish various landfill tasks.
- Inspects loads for acceptable and unacceptable materials.
- Educate and enforce regulations related to waste management through interactions with customers of the HWMS.
- Perform after-hours standby duties on a rotating basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of a secondary school diploma.
- A certificate in heavy equipment operation (e.g., bulldozer, front-end loader, backhoe) and/or a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience operating a compactor, track-type dozer, and other heavy equipment.
- Heavy equipment operation in a landfill environment.
- Mechanical aptitude with basic equipment maintenance knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and conflict resolution skills for interactions with customers and contractors.
- Possess computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.
- Possession of "DZ" or "AZ" driver's license.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
- This position is located at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS).
- The position requires work to be performed in inclement weather conditions and challenging terrain (e.g. steep, slippery slopes).
- Requires heavy lifting in excess of 20 kg.
- Must be flexible with working hours to accommodate Saturday work throughout the year and Sunday mornings in May and June.
Employment Conditions
- Provides a valid class “G” Ontario driver’s licence.
- Incumbent must possess a valid "DZ" or "AZ" Ontario driver's licence to move beyond the probationary period.
- The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s licence and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.
- The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
