Hazardous And Electronic Waste Material Handler

Hazardous and Electronic Waste Material Handler: Job Description

Reporting To: Hazardous and Electronic Waste Program Coordinator (or delegate)

Employee Work Hours:

8:30am-4:00pm - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, *Saturday
8:30am-11:30pm - Friday
7:00am-4:00pm - Mobile Events *Saturday

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to work Tuesday-Saturday every week. Sunday-Monday work is not required.

Area of Authority:

The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Material Handler will assist the Hazardous and Electronic Waste (HEW) Program Coordinator (or delegate) with the daily operation of the HEW Programs for the Centre & South Hastings Waste Services Board (Quinte Waste Solutions).

Skills and Abilities:

• Capable of lifting bulky items up to 40kg
• Time Management skills
• Ability to operate non-motorized equipment safely and productively
• Client service and public interaction skills
• Environmental background an asset
• Willing and able to operate G license vehicles ranging from pick-up to box truck

Under the direction of and reporting to the HEW Program Coordinator (or delegate), the HEW Material Handler is required to perform the following duties:

• Assist with the execution of the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program including:

• Set up and break down at all main depot and mobile collection events
• Unloading/loading of materials at HHW and Electronics collection events as required
• Sorting, identification and packing of delivered materials
• Disposal and Recycling pick-up as required
• Prepare an inventory of collected Contract materials
• Preparation of Company trucks and equipment for mobile collection events
• Receive and maintain up-to-date training in technical and health and safety issues as directed (e.g. TDG Certification, First Aid/CPR, OHS)
• Provide public relations/assistance
• Registration of HEW collection event participants as required

• Assist with the delivery of the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Mobile Events Program including:

• Responsible for the circle check of the HEW Trucks before and after use and ensuring delivery of these records to the QWS office regularly
• Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the inside of the HEW trucks (cab and box)
• Responsible to ensure all required paperwork/equipment (licenses, manifests, drums, PPE, etc.) is in/on the HEW trucks
• Acquire employer-sponsored Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification and other training as required
• Responsible to ensure all required signage (placards, ECA numbers, etc.) are on the HEW trucks
• Responsible for the transportation of materials collected during Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events to the main Depot in Belleville
• Assist with the loading/unloading of the Household Hazardous Waste Trucks as required
• Assist with handling (unloading, packing, etc) of Household Hazardous Waste at all collection events
• Assist with the registration of HEW program participants as required
• Assist with any other HEW event tasks as required
• Assist with traffic control at Depot and Mobile Events
• Respond to resident questions in a friendly, informative manner

D) Utilize Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification Training:

• Understanding and completion of the Ministry of the Environment Movement Document (Manifest) system
• Completion of the Ministry of the Environment Movement Document (Manifest) for QWS HHW Events
• Complete and ensure distribution of copies of Movement Documents (manifests) as necessary(i.e., Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)), Depot Office, Program Coordinator (or delegate)

E) HEW Depot Material Management Including:

Temporary on-site storage, storage bin replacement/switch out and pick-up for the following materials:

• Garbage
• Propane Tanks
• Lead-Acid Batteries
• Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs
• Empty Automotive Fluid containers
• Scrap Metal
• Waste Vegetable (Cooking) Oil
• Electronics

G) Site Maintenance:

• Assist with the general upkeep, organization and maintenance of the main depot property

as required or as directed by the Program Coordinator (or delegate)

• Complete and file a daily Safety Inspection of the Depot (on operating days) and submit a monthly Summary Report to the HHW Program Coordinator
• Regular inspection of First Aid Kits and Health and Safety Supplies

H) Other Duties as assigned by senior staff

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.95 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Belleville, ON K8P 1Z5 (required)

Work Location: In person