Scale Attendant

Waste Connections, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Scale Attendant in Ottawa. You will manage the weigh-station, ensuring accurate data entry and facilitating communication with drivers. This role offers competitive wages, benefits, and various perks, promoting a culture of empowerment and support.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Retirement Plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Proficient in data entry with strong attention to detail.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the weigh-station scale and enter data accurately.
• Communicate with drivers and direct trucks on site.
• Process payments from customers as needed.

Skills

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why Choose Us:

We are Waste Connectionsof Canada,an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

As a Scale Attendant with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Operate the weigh-station scale (Operating hours from Monday to Friday 7am-5pm)
• Entering appropriate accurately data into our computer system
• Communicate with drivers, through speaker system, to determine type of material being dumped, etc.
• Directing trucks to the appropriate location on site
• Process payment from customers, as needed
• Other job-related duties as needed

What We Need From You:

• Proficient in data entry with strong attention to detail
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work overtime as required by business needs (Saturday 7AM to 12PM)
• Must be able to remain seated for extended periods
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment verifications

What You’ll Get From Us:

• Competitive Wages
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.