Scale Attendant

GFL Environmental Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid health benefits

RRSP/DPSP retirement savings

Career growth across national network

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Scale Attendant to join our team and ensure accurate weighing of trucks at the landfill or transfer station, while delivering courteous service to internal and external customers.

You will set up new trucks, issue permits, and provide precise information for billing, reports, and compliance. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Self-starter, motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written English.
• Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions properly.
• Experience with customer service preferred.
• Ability to work every other Saturday.

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).
• Accountable for various environmental compliance tasks
• Keep the Scalehouse clean and organized.

Skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Instruction following

Customer service

Saturday shift

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Scale Attendant to join our team in Edmonton, AB! The ideal candidate will be responsible for the scaling of all trucks that enter the landfill or transfer station while providing efficient, courteous customer service to GFL’s internal and external customers.

Why GFL:

• Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
• Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
• Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Key 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).
• Accountable for various environmental compliance tasks
• Keep the Scalehouse clean and organized.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Self‑starter, motivated and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written English.
• Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions properly.
• Experience with customer service preferred.
• Ability to work every other Saturday.

About GFL

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth! We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation! GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine‑based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Current GFL Employees

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.