Landfill Scale Attendant

YMCA; Hanover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality is seeking a friendly, service-oriented Landfill Scale Attendant to join the Public Works team. Responsibilities include operating the landfill scale, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining site cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and a valid driver’s license. The role offers a pay rate of $20.72 to $24.09 per hour.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Pension and benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario ‘G2’ or higher driver’s license in good standing.
• Six months experience in customer service, collecting and receiving payments.
• Must be comfortable with use of computers and payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Operate the landfill scale and related software program.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized landfill site.
• Provide high-level customer service for all visitors to the landfill site.

Skills

Customer service

Payment processing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Keystone or financial databases

Job description

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Hanover/Walkerton Landfill Site, 868 County Rd 4, Hanover, ON

By Town of Hanover

Posted Date: Posted 3 days ago

Application Deadline Date: August 07, 2025

The Town of Hanover is recruiting a friendly, service-oriented individual with strong customer service and payment processing skills to join the Public Works Landfill team in the position of Landfill Scale Attendant.

This position primarily operates the landfill scale, and also provides regular cleaning services for department facilities.

Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing a high-level of customer service for all visitors to the landfill site
• Operating the landfill scale and related software program, including categorizing material, determining and accepting payments, balancing payments, and maintaining customer information within the system
• Checking the contents of vehicles and trailers to ensure landfill site rules are followed and Ministry of the Environment standards are maintained
• Advising customers of landfill policies, proper disposal, and diversion programs
• Maintaining a safe, clean, secure and organized landfill site
• Resolving issues and responding to complaints or inquiries from the public
• Completing and maintaining documentation and performing administrative functions for the department
• Regularly cleaning the landfill trailer and other Public Works facilities, such as sweeping, mopping, bathrooms, break rooms and office areas
• Ensuring departmental functions are completed with the utmost regard for health and safety, and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Valid Ontario ‘G2’ or higher driver’s license in good standing
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent an asset
• Six months experience in customer service, collecting and receiving payments
• Clerical work directly related to landfill operations is an asset
• Experience with Keystone or other financial databases is an asset
• Must be comfortable with use of computers and calculating and processing both manual and electronic payments
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, multitasking, organizational and communication skills are required
• Ability to read, understand and apply Town regulations pertaining to the operation and use of waste disposal sites; keep accurate, complete records according to prescribed procedures; explain and enforce regulations, policies, and procedures in a tactful manner
• Must be willing and able to work both weekdays and weekends on a consistent basis dependent upon hours of operation (presently Tuesday to Saturday)
• Must be capable of carrying out the physical bona fide occupational responsibilities of the role

Compensation and Benefits
The Town of Hanover offers a comprehensive compensation, pension, benefits and wellness
package. Anticipated hourly rate is $20.72 to $24.09.

Application Instructions
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume quoting Posting #2025-25
by email, mail, or in person by 4:00pm on Thursday, August 7, 2025 to:

Human Resources
Town of Hanover
341 10th Street, Hanover ON N4N 1P5
t 519.364.2780 | f 519.364.6456
[e-mail]

The Town of Hanover is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Accommodations
are available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must self-identify and make their
accessibility needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only
those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for
the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.

The Town of Hanover is a municipality in Grey County. We are a progressive community where residents of all ages enjoy safe, healthy lifestyles, meaningful employment, excellent services and personal fulfillment. We support growth while respecting and celebrating our heritage; enhancing our town; protecting our natural resources; and welcoming all to a friendly, caring, inclusive and supportive community.

Our community is committed to good government, effective and efficient management and maintenance of municipal services, productive partnerships and collaborating with our local businesses and municipal neighbours to build local economies and community services for our mutual benefit.

As part of that we strive to provide safe and welcoming workplaces for our staff where they feel supported and engaged in their work. We recognize that each member of our team plays an important role in making the Town of Hanover a wonderful place to be.

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