Solid Waste Collection Operator (DZ Licence Required) (Toronto)

Responsibilities

• Operates a wide variety of collection vehicles and equipment independently or with a crew member.
• Moves carts/bags to the truck and uses appropriate mechanisms to dump or manually lift onto the truck.
• Operates mechanical equipment attached to vehicles/equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Lifts and loads garbage, recyclable materials, organics, organic yard waste and special pick up items such as household appliances, discarded furniture, wood, carpet and electronics.
• Places empty carts and containers back to the set out location in a tidy manner.
• Assists operator by signaling vehicle which is being maneuvered or backed up when on a two person crew.
• Drives vehicle to designated disposal facilities and unloads all materials in accordance with requirements of facility operator.
• Performs Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Report (Circle Check); identifies and reports vehicle and equipment malfun...