Vacant job

We are a group of environmental workers tasked with collecting residual waste and organic waste from households and businesses, so that the waste can be handled safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.

By collecting and transporting waste, we contribute to recycling materials and converting organic waste into biogas and organic fertilizer. In this way, we are an important part of the cycle and the municipality's efforts to reduce climate impact.

With a service mindset, safety awareness, and responsibility for both the environment and residents, we ensure that waste management operates smoothly – all year round, in all weather.

Your new job

As an environmental worker at Östersund Municipality, you can expect an active job with a lot of movement, collaboration, and a fast pace.

In your work, you will be a crucial piece of the puzzle for us to achieve our goals and continue to maintain the highest quality towards our customers.

Through the job, you will meet many of our customers, and you have a natural passion for providing good service in all different encounters. Your main task is to collect waste according to current routines.

The work is carried out with the help of system support in the vehicle's computer, where all collections and any deviations are registered digitally.

You will always work with a colleague in a garbage truck, and your day starts and ends at Fagerbacken, located in Odenskog.

Common tasks

• Contribute to a good work environment and community.
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that the assignment is carried out according to plan.
• Contribute creativity, suggestions, and ideas for improvements in daily operations and have the ability to handle unexpected situations.

Your qualifications

Requirements

• The most important thing for us is who you are as a person and that you have a strong desire to contribute to our operations.
• We hope that you want to contribute your will and skills to create a better Östersund.
• We place great importance on your personal qualities as the job requires you to be responsible, driven, and able to work in a team.

Meritorious

• Class C driver's license
• Professional competence certificate

We are looking for you

We are looking for a person who is flexible and has the ability to adapt to changing conditions and new situations. You thrive in a dynamic environment and can prioritize when the needs of the operation change.

You are clear in your communication and express yourself clearly and structured, both verbally and in writing. Through your clarity, you create security, good understanding, and effective collaborations.

We value that you are stable and maintain calm and focus even in pressured situations. You act professionally, are confident in yourself, and contribute to a positive and balanced work environment.

You have a high degree of independence and take responsibility for your tasks. As a person, you are self-driven, push your work forward on your own, and see what needs to be done without waiting for instructions.

At the same time, you have good collaboration skills and work well with others. You are attentive, respectful, and actively contribute to a good work climate where common goals are in focus.

The recruitment process

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with. We ask you to supplement with them if it becomes relevant for an interview.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before announcing and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About Technical Administration

Be part of building important community functions for both our citizens and the municipality's operations. Our operations are very broad. We work with everything from park maintenance, waste management, recycling, and property maintenance to snow removal, land and construction work, water purification, meal preparation, cleaning, and sanitation.