Waste collection operative M/W

2026-03 WASTE COLLECTION OPERATOR

(Reporting to: Public Works Supervisor Department: Public Works Classification: 1 PERMANENT Full Time Vacancy, 1 TEMPORARY Vacancy (approx. Starting Date: As soon as possible January 21, 2026 With a growing population of over 50,000 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. 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. Competitive Wages, Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions 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. Simultaneously collect solid waste and operate waste collection vehicles: Collect solid waste from individual properties throughout the City: Manually lift solid waste into the waste collection vehicle, Operate attached hydraulic lift for waste collection, Adhere to the City of Woodstock’s safe operating policies, procedures and wears all necessary PPE. Drive a single or two-person waste collection vehicle: Follow a preset route, collecting solid waste at every property, Observe Highway Traffic Act and municipal by-law regulations, Transport and empty truck as directed.

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Perform all daily inspections as regulated by the MTO,
Maintain fuel levels before end of shift,
Complete a daily timecard detailing hours worked, equipment used, mileage on the truck, and operators driving log,
Report any contravention of any of the City of Woodstock’s policies, procedures, and bylaws,
Maintain good relations with the public as comments are received on route.

• Work with minimal supervision.
• 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.
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. 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. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005and 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 View email address on cityofwoodstock.applytojob.com. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
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