Solid Waste Facility Attendant I

Company: City of Yellowknife

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Salary: $86157 per year

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description


Job title: Solid Waste Facility Attendant I

Company: City of Yellowknife

Job description: The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability and Solid Waste Management and under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Solid Waste Facility, the Solid Waste Facility Attendant I is responsible for performing duties related to the carrying out the acceptance, processing and proper placement of refuse and recyclables, operates equipment and performs duties related to the City’s solid waste management program. This position involves being on standby when required and may include working evenings, weekends, holidays or non-typical hours in emergencies. The incumbent has the capacity to advance to a Solid Waste Facility Attendant II upon meeting specific requirements.The position requires a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an industrial/mechanical field. A valid class 3 driver’s License with air brake endorsement is required, as well as experience in using equipment such as a loader, tandem truck, and skid steer. The candidate requires basic computer skills including an understanding of how to use Microsoft Office Suite.The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive starting salary of $86,157 and a fully comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances, and a defined benefit pension plan.Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than February 11, 2025.Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume.Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees over the age of 17 to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Job date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:18:37 GMT