Fitness Requirements:
This role requires significant physical exertion and the ability to work in diverse outdoor environments. You’ll
need to be in excellent physical condition to perform demanding tasks for extended periods. Key physical
requirements include:
- Heavy manual labour for long durations, including lifting, pulling and managing equipment and objects;
- The ability to handle or move weights up to 100 lbs and lift up to 40 lbs.; and,
- Performing tasks such as walking long distances and heavy lifting above the waist for extended periods.
Environmental Exposures:
This work is primarily outdoors, meaning you’ll be exposed to all weather conditions, including extreme
temperatures, rain and snow. You will also encounter:
- Varying levels of sound and noise;
- Potentially hazardous equipment, machinery, tools and materials; and,
- Traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles in busy work areas.
Safety Requirements:
For safety reasons, and as directed by WorkSafeBC regulations, employees must be clean-shaven.
What you’ll do
- This role involves actively working on the garbage truck to collect refuse and residential recycling,
screening loads, and walking assigned routes for general litter pickup;
- Operation of auxiliary equipment and performing routine maintenance; and,
- There are a variety of labouring duties that include, but are not limited to litter collection, maintaining
sidewalks and boulevards and other duties as assigned.
OTHER INFORMATION THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- If you are not a local applicant, you must be prepared to relocate to Prince Rupert, BC before starting work.
The City can assist financially with relocation costs; and
- You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Wage Rate: $35.56 per hour
Benefits: We offer superior Health and Welfare benefits and enrollment in the Municipal
Pension Plan.
WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- Your CV or Resume highlighting your education, experience, and skills; and,
- A cover letter that explains your interest in this position.
Please submit your cover letter, CV or resume (in PDF format) to:
Human Resources – Job Posting E1059OP26
Email: [email protected]
City of Prince Rupert | Operations Department
1001 Chamberlin Avenue, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4J5
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted.
