Garbage Collector - Collection

Karlstads Energi Do you want to help create a more sustainable Värmland? At Karlstads Energi, you have the opportunity to truly impact the future. We operate in electricity trading, electricity networks, municipal networks, district heating, and recycling. Together with our dedicated employees, we drive the development towards a secure and sustainable energy supply, always with consideration for both people and the environment. Our core values of responsibility, courage, and care permeate everything we do – in our interactions with each other, our customers, and our surroundings. Whether you are an engineer, technician, salesperson, or project manager, you are an important part of something larger. As an employer, we prioritize both your professional and personal development. With us, you have excellent opportunities to influence your daily life through flexible working hours, vacation exchange, and reduced working hours. We also offer generous wellness benefits, access to a gym, and joint activities that strengthen both community and well-being. At Karlstads Energi, you will be part of a workplace that encourages curiosity, engagement, and development. We are Karlstad's largest municipal company – and here you will grow, be challenged, and make a real difference. Are you ready to shape the energy of the future with us? Welcome to Karlstads Energi! Description The Recycling Business Area currently has about 50 employees, distributed across collection, recycling centers, and the Djupdal waste facility. We handle approximately 80,000 tons of waste annually in a sustainable manner, of which about 20,000 tons consists of food and residual waste. We face many exciting challenges in the coming years and need your help in this interesting and developing work. Our values – responsibility, courage, and care – are a natural part of our daily lives. They guide us in our decisions and interactions, always with a focus on the customer. Together, we create a culture where we support each other, dare to think innovatively, and strive to continuously improve. Responsibilities In your role as a waste collector, you will be part of a team of about 22 people where collaboration, community, and a willingness to take responsibility are prerequisites for success in our sustainability efforts. In your daily work, you will support and assist our customers in sorting waste correctly. Therefore, it is important that you are service-oriented and that customer interactions energize you. As a waste collector, you are one of the key individuals in our sustainability work by environmentally responsibly collecting waste throughout the municipality. Working as a waste collector means you will be active and work outdoors – perfect for those who enjoy an active job in the fresh air. To make the workday smoother, we have a modern fleet of vehicles equipped with new, innovative solutions that facilitate the work and contribute to a good working environment. The role also includes ongoing safety work, vehicle maintenance, and various documentation via digital tools, such as reporting deviations. You will also contribute to the company in other ways by participating in meetings, receiving information, and contributing to a safe, secure, and open working environment. As a waste collector at Karlstads Energi, you are responsible for: - Ensuring our customers have a good customer experience. - Maintaining sustainable waste management. - Promoting good teamwork through dialogue and communication. - Contributing to a positive and safe working environment. - Reporting deviations and participating in efforts to address them. - Engaging in the organization's continuous improvement work. As a waste collector at Karlstads Energi, you will receive: - The opportunity to work outdoors. - Membership in a team filled with joy and laughter. - The chance to stay active at work. - Regular working hours. - Involvement in the development journey of Karlstads Energi, where your opinions are valued. Qualifications As a person, you are service-oriented, positive, and thrive when working with others. You have good collaboration skills and enjoy actively working with your colleagues to continuously improve and streamline your work environment and operations. Your education is at least at the high school level. Knowledge of waste management is advantageous. We are a public organization and have significant contact with people. Therefore, experience in communicating with customers and maintaining a customer focus is beneficial. For the position, you need: - A C driver's license and YKB (Professional Driver Certificate) - To be able to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing - Basic computer skills Experience driving side-loaders is a merit. The position is a permanent employment with an initial 6-month probationary period. We apply mandatory alcohol and drug testing for new hires. Valid identification must be presented at the interview. We will review applications continuously and make selections throughout the application period. Do you want to help create the future of Karlstad? With us in the Karlstad municipality group, you can make a real difference. Here, every employee is an important part of the whole, and together we work to realize our vision of "A better