Solid Waste Operator / Maintenance

Operations & Maintenance
Solid Waste Management Services
Work Location: VARIOUS YARDS
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary
Hourly Rate: $33.51 per hour (2025 rate)
Shift Information:Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as Solid Waste Collection Operator within our Solid Waste Management Services Division.

Operates a wide variety of collection vehicles and equipment independently or with a crew member.

• Moves carts/bags to the truck and uses appropriate mechanisms to dump or manually lift onto the truck.
• Operates mechanical equipment attached to vehicles/equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Lifts and loads garbage, recyclable materials, organics, organic yard waste and special pick up items such as household appliances, discarded furniture, wood, carpet and electronics.
• Assists operator by signaling vehicle which is being maneuvered or backed up when on a two person crew.
• Drives vehicle to designated disposal facilities and unloads all materials in accordance with requirements of facility operator.
• Performs Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Report (Circle Check); Operates 2-way radio or mobile phone.
• Must be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities or capable of obtaining familiarity of same.

#May be required to do shift work in conformance with the Collective Agreement.

• Ability to use or learn to use various technical devices related to the position.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties (accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Employment Accommodation Policy and the Joint Modified Work Program in the Collective Agreement) and able to work in all weather conditions.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. .