Part-Time Scalehouse Operator – Waste Management

GFL Environmental; Burlington; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a part-time Scale Operator to weigh in/out trucks at the landfill or transfer station in Nova Scotia. The role supports accurate customer billing and management reporting, with duties including scale checks and dispatch instructions.

Typical shifts are Saturdays 7:00–1:30 and Wednesdays 7:00–5:00, with holiday coverage. Requires a high school diploma; customer service experience is preferred and basic math/data entry skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh in and out all trucks that enter the landfill or transfer station
• Set up new trucks and issue truck permits
• Provide accurate and efficient information for customer billing to include reports to customers and management
• Verify accuracy of hauls and disposal for payment of third‑party truck hauling
• Accurately dispatch proper instructions regarding disposal of special waste with operators and Operations Manager
• Keep landfill management apprised on any community information regarding the landfill
• Test the scales daily for accuracy
• Ensure the accuracy of waste disposed of in proper areas (grid reports)

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GFL Environmental is seeking a part-time Scale Operator to weigh in/out trucks at the landfill or transfer station in Nova Scotia. The role supports accurate customer billing and management reporting, with duties including scale checks and dispatch instructions.

Typical shifts are Saturdays 7:00–1:30 and Wednesdays 7:00–5:00, with holiday coverage. Requires a high school diploma; customer service experience is preferred and basic math/data entry skills are valued.