Diversion and Disposal Facility Inspector and Scale Attendant

Regional District of North Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a casual role as a Diversion and Disposal Facility Inspector and Scale Attendant. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective waste management and customer service. You'll be responsible for guiding customers on recycling and disposal, maintaining facility safety, and managing scale operations. Enjoy a competitive starting wage with benefits while contributing to the community's environmental goals. If you're friendly, detail-oriented, and ready for a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health benefits

Vacation pay

Statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma and valid Class 5 BC driver’s license required.
• Basic First Aid certification and landfill experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and educate customers on recycling and disposal requirements.
• Manage scale house operations and financial reporting.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Cash/debit transaction processing

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Job description

Diversion and Disposal Facility Inspector and Scale Attendant

Job No:2515

Location:Vernon, BC

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have an opening for the casual position of Diversion and Disposal Facility (DDF) Inspector and/or Scale Attendant. The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 Diploma and a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.

You are friendly and outgoing, tactful with effective communication skills and provide great overall customer service. You are physically fit, able to stand for extended periods and able to work in adverse weather and in conditions typical of a landfill setting (dust, noise, odours, etc.). Basic First Aid certification, previous work experience in a landfill setting or in a customer service capacity will be considered assets.

The Inspector is responsible for inspecting and providing direction and education to customers on recycling and disposal requirements and the Solid Waste Management Bylaw. The Inspector also assists with customer enquiries and maintains the overall cleanliness and safety of the facility.

The Scale Attendant is responsible for providing direction and education to customers on recycling and disposal requirements and the Solid Waste Management Bylaw, as well as managing scale house operations. You have excellent attention to detail, have experience processing cash/debit transactions and can manage daily and weekly financial reporting all while performing under pressure in a high customer volume environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Diversion and Disposal Facilities Operations, the primary work location will be at the Greater Vernon DDF, but may also work in Armstrong/Spallumcheen or Lumby on occasion. DDFs are open seven days per week, three of the four seasons; weekend shifts will be required.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This position offers a starting wage of $30.00 increasing to $31.44 after one year, plus 16% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays, and all other benefits.

To apply, please visit our website at rdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 25-15.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025.

We thank all interested applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
No telephone or email enquiries please.

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