Job Description

Why Windsor?Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Waste Collection Operator
Job Posting Number: 2026-0081
Posting Type: Internal & External
Posting Period: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Operations
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 82
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: 82128
Grade/Class: Band 6
Number of Positions: Up to 5
Rate of Pay: $33.94 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
Shift Work Required: YesDuties and Responsibilities: Reporting to an Environmental Supervisor, this position will be responsible for:

Carrying out any and all duties that would normally be carried out by an Environmental Division employee during a regularly scheduled shift while working in any of the following classifications: One-Person Packer, Front Loading Refuse Packer, Refuse Collector-Driver 2 Person Packer, Service Attendant, and Vacuum Sweeper Operator.
Those duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Drives and operates any of the Refuse and/or Service vehicles under minimum supervision and abides by all Traffic Acts and regulations;
Required to conduct equipment maintenance activities including pre and post circle checks, fueling, cleaning of cab & truck body, reporting deficiencies, inspection of grease system, brushes and nozzles;
Loads all type of refuse into packers, specific to each vehicles specifications in a safe and efficient manner;
Drives and operates in a variety of difficult situations a vacuum street sweeper;
Operates hydraulic levers as required to load and unload debris, and/or a manual pick up of refuse as needed which requires a high level of physical demand lifting up to 22 kg on a repetitive basis during the collection operations;
Services and sets up lights and barricades, picks up dead animals, and cleans up debris from City streets or accidents;
Cooperates and communicates with other employees and the general public;
Reports all customer service problems encountered each day;
Works in all types of weather conditions;
Prepares daily reports on designated forms.
Will perform Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporate Health & Safety Program.
Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or Ontario Ministry of Education Equivalency.
Must currently hold a valid and have the ability to maintain a lawful Class “D” driver’s license with a “Z” endorsement, and must have over one (1) consecutive year’s legal experience driving a “DZ” vehicle in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act for purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle.
Must be able to demonstrate minimum experience required for this position as outlined above.
Must have the ability to complete daily work reports.
Must have the ability to perform duties with minimal direction or supervision in all positions.
Must maintain good personal and public relations.
Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work.
Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job.

Physical Demands:The physical demands analysis associated with the job indicates a moderate to heavy level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor 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 of Windsor 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.

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Waste Collection Operator