The Engineering Department is seeking qualified, hard-working and team-oriented people to join the team as auxiliary Labourer 1/Truck Driver – Solid Waste & Recycling. This is a dual role, at times performing routine manual work involving considerable physical effort and agility in the collection and disposal of garbage, recycling and green waste, and other times operating various sanitation vehicles in a skillful and safe manner.
The duties and responsibilities of staff working in the Solid Waste and Recycling division include, but are not restricted to:
- Collection of refuse, garbage, recycling and food scraps/green waste
- Safe and skillful operation of various sanitation vehicles
- Litter pickup
- Working at the City’s Eco Centre
- Cleanup duties
- Performing related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of high school and knowledge and skill in the methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in garbage collection and recycling work. This position involves continuous heavy physical work in all weather conditions. Applicants are encouraged to highlight in their applications residential and commercial garbage collection and/or recycling experience. The ability to maintain a very high standard of work is critical for success in this role. Other desired attributes include excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively, particularly when dealing with the public. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia, Class 3 or Class 1 with Air Brake Endorsement, is required as well as a clean driver’s abstract.
Hourly wage:
Labourer 1 - $29.40 + 12% in lieu of benefits. (2021 Rates)
Truck Driver – Solid Waste & Recycling - $33.23 + 12% in lieu of benefits. (2021 Rates)
This posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. City of Burnaby employees can refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for City staff.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.
Please contact Human Resources at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
$29.40 + 12% in lieu of benefits and $33.23 + 12% in lieu of benefits. (2021 Rates)
