Waste Collection Operator - Public Works

Why City of Woodstock?
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.

When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Responsibilities:

1. Simultaneously collects solid waste and operates waste collection vehicles:
   • Collects solid waste from individual properties throughout the City:
     • Manually lifts solid waste into the waste collection vehicle,
     • Operates attached hydraulic lift for waste collection,
     • Adheres to the City of Woodstock’s safe operating policies, procedures and wears all necessary PPE.
   • Drives a single or two-person waste collection vehicle:
     • Follows a preset route, collecting solid waste at every property,
     • Observes Highway Traffic Act and municipal by-law regulations,
     • Transports and empties truck as directed.
2. Performs other related duties such as:
   • Performs all daily inspections as regulated by the MTO,
   • Maintains fuel levels before end of shift,
   • Maintains the appearance of the assigned vehicle,
   • Completes a daily timecard detailing hours worked, equipment used, mileage on the truck, and operators driving log,
   • Reports any damages or repairs required for assigned equipment,
   • Reports any contravention of any of the City of Woodstock’s policies, procedures, and bylaws,
   • Performs all duties and responsibilities associated with Winter Operations.
3. Maintains good relations with the public as comments are received on route.
4. Works with minimal supervision.
5. Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be considered.
• Valid Class “DZ” Driver’s License and good driving history.
• Standard First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment is an asset.
• Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Subject to working in all weather conditions. 
• Works in dirty conditions and is required to do heavy lifting.
• Subject to shift work and overtime as required.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results.

In accordance with the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting hr@cityofwoodstock.ca. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock does not require proof of vaccination status.