Refuse Collector
Competition Number: 25/74A
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: May 13, 2025
Closing Date: May 27, 2025, 4:30 PM PST
Department: Engineering & Public Works
Posting Type: Long Term Disability (LTD) – Term Unknown
Work schedule: Shifts may vary (40 hour work week)
Salary: $30.85 per hour, Pay Grade 2
Job Code: 500
Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position
Number of Vacancies: 1
POSITION FUNCTION
Perform manual tasks in the collection of household and commercial refuse.
KEY DUTIES
Remove and dispose of refuse from households and businesses by lifting and emptying cans and bags of refuse into wheeled toter; check for "extra refuse" tickets and provide refuse collection information as required; clean up fallen refuse when loading using shovels and brooms.
Transfer refuse into truck hopper by operating toter lift; operate hopper blade mechanism.
Act as guide for truck driver during backing up procedure and control traffic when needed.
INDEPENDENCE
Work according to an assigned weekly schedule and verbal instructions.
Work is reviewed by supervisor.
Problems such as violations of refuse bylaws are referred to supervisor. Perform related duties where qualified.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (continuous)
Walk on collection route approximately 14 km per day. (continuous)
Mental Effort:
Normal
Visual/Auditory Effort:
Normal
Work Environment:
Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)
Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (frequent)
Exposure to unpleasant odours, dust, ashes, waste products and potentially hazardous materials. (continuous)
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Understand and discuss job related matters.
Use basic hand tools.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
Grade 10.
Experience:
Not required.
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER:
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
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