Solid Waste Worker

Interested candidates can apply through our website at:

https://careers.parklandcounty.com/

Key Responsibilities Include:

Parkland County has a Seasonal position available in the Public Works Department for a Solid Waste Worker working approximately from April to October of each year, starting approximately in February 2022. Reporting to the General Supervisor, Solid Waste Services, you are responsible for the operation of solid waste transfer stations including providing direction to the general public, operation of waste compactors, maintenance of recycling and special waste areas and general site maintenance of transfer station grounds. You will possess the ability to effectively communicate and maintain an effective, tactful service oriented relationship with the general public. This position will be based mainly at the Kapasiwin and Seba Beach Transfer Stations but will also require travel to other Parkland County sites and coverage at the Stony Plain Transfer Station.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of Grade 12.

One year experience in transfer station operation or solid waste handling and in operating equipment.

Successful completion or willingness to complete an Alberta Certified Landfill and Composting Facility Operator Training Course.

Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License. A current Driver’s Abstract must be provided.

Rate of Pay: $26.79 per hour (2021 Rate)

Hours of work: 8 hrs/day; 40 hrs/week; Wednesday to Sunday

This position is covered by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 955 Collective Agreement.

COVID-19 Notice: Parkland County has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Status Directive. All new employees hired on or after December 1, 2021 will be required to be fully vaccinated prior to their first day of work and show proof through a provincially approved QR code.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Jan 25, 2022
Closing Date: Feb 07, 2022