Job Description

Position: Landfill Attendant
Division: Utilities and Environment
Department: Water and Waste Operations
Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 9 months.
Closing Date: 02/14/2025
Labour Group: CUPE 859
Posting: 4017
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Supervisor VI, this position performs a variety of duties at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill) site to ensure efficient disposal of waste by the public.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs vehicles in an orderly manner to ensure accident prevention.
• Screens waste disposal at the point of unloading to prevent dumping of unacceptable material and to encourage recycling efforts.
• Enforces posted rules, e.g. no salvaging, no smoking near disposal areas.
• Monitors and maintains the recycling areas, including the used oil facility.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including a roll-off truck, skid steer and water truck.
• Performs site maintenance duties, including litter collection, snow clearing, along with office and shed cleaning.
• Performs the duties of the Landfill Labourer or Weigh Scale Attendant as required.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees and the general public in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Health Regulations and Standards , Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the City of Saskatoon's administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Abilities And Skills:

• Knowledge of solid waste operations, particularly disposal and recycling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions.
• Ability to participate in training sessions, e.g. WHMIS, customer service, used oil collection facility and public weigh scale operations.
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties.

Education, Training And Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education or must obtain GED within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of three months experience in waste stream operations.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 3A or 1A Learner's Licence, and must obtain 1A Driver's Licence within 2 attempts.
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, recognized first aid certificate.

Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $28.05 CAD per hour (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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