Municipality of Colchester Careers
Loader Operator- MRF
Description
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: Under the direct supervision of the MRF Production Supervisor, the MRF Loader Operator provides routine movement of recyclables and others duties related to the Municipality’s Materials Recovery Facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to guiding incoming trucks, performing a daily vehicle inspection, feeding material onto moving conveyors, assisting in opening bags and precutting materials for fiber line, assist Baler Operator in emptying bunkers, and maintaining and cleaning equipment regularly. This is a unionized position with CUPE 4106.
Salary Range: $26.86 per hour. 40 hour work week, Monday to Friday
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions required when working around heavy equipment and public.
- Ability to perform physical labour tasks.
- Ability to maintain high productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Education & experience required:
- Valid NS Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Excellent communications skills (listening and verbal); to work effectively as a team member.
- Minimum 1 year Loader Operator experience, or equivalent training experience
- Possess problem solving ability; be self directing; possess the ambition, ability and persistence to obtain productivity and efficiency, and have the ability to multi-task.
- Mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform minor repairs.
- Knowledge of general equipment maintenance procedures.
- Confined Space Certification, required.
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation to Human Resources upon being contacted for an interview.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply before 4:30pm on November 14th, 2025.
Compensation
$26.86 per hour