Scalehouse Operator

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

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.

*This position is part time* Saturdays (7:00 am to 1:30 pm) Wednesdays (7:00 am to 5:00 pm). This position will also cover holidays and vacations.

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).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Experience with customer service preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, talk, and hear.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision and distance vision.
• Possess ability to occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• Noise level is moderate to loud.

We thank you for your interest.

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.

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.