Cart Maintainer Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55037)

Description

As a Cart Maintainer, you'll be responsible for the preparation, delivery, and upkeep of our steel and plastic waste bins and carts. Your vital field work will encompass curbside and communal collections, cart maintenance, and supporting municipal waste inspectors, all while adhering strictly to City and Provincial Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and environmental safety standards.

What will you do?

• Receive and fill out notification orders for all work completed
• Select appropriate route for travel to and from assigned work areas where not designated
• Deliver, exchange or remove carts from specified customer site locations and return to the inventory/maintenance yard
• Deliver and return carts
• Conduct safety checks and site hazard assessments when servicing or interacting with residents and other internal stakeholders
• Assess and maintain carts for return to service or disposal
• Adhere to all work procedures including safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or higher 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in waste management/collection services, including operation of associated collection vehicles and equipment 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service role 

Skills required for success:

• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, procedures, routes, and associated policies and Bylaws related to the City's waste and recycle collection programs

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the public on matters related to service delivery

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and provide a high level of customer service 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team 

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Vision, Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, etc), and the ability to learn and adapt to evolving technology  

• Strong time management skills, including the ability to organize, plan, and prioritize time-sensitive work tasks

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence with Air Brake Endorsement (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment: 

• Physically capable to use and demonstrate proper lifting techniques and safety procedures 

• Physically capable of driving for prolonged periods (up to 10 hours per day) while working in adverse weather and road conditions

• Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 6 Temporary Full-Time positions for up to 10 months 

Hours of Work: Various shifts, 40 hours per week, Monday - Saturday

Salary: $36.869 (Hourly); $76,982.470 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant:SL/RF

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Bin Maintainer/Operator
Posting Date: Apr 22, 2026
Closing Date: Apr 29, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to): 6 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Kennedale Operations East, 5721 128 Avenue Edmonton T5A 2E8

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