Overview
Description: Responsible for assisting with the overall operations of the Solid Waste Management site, including assisting the public, completing required documentation, operating weigh scales, maintaining and keeping the site tidy and in order.
Anticipated end date: November 29, 2025.
Temp PT Monday & Saturday shift 8:15am-4:45pm
Responsibilities
- Assist with the overall operations of the Solid Waste Management site, including assisting the public, completing required documentation, operating weigh scales, maintaining and keeping the site tidy and in order.
- Operate electronic weigh scales - assessment and collection of tipping fees.
- Maintain all required landfill and transfer station documentation, compost logs, daily disposal sheets, etc.
- Process daily bank deposits.
- Interact effectively and professionally with customers and contractors in a positive and courteous manner, including conflict resolution.
- Identify and remove contaminants from divertable materials.
- Oversee Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot activities, including accepting materials from customers and placing/bulking materials appropriately within the HHW depot.
- Use computer scales and debit/credit machines; troubleshoot and resolve technical problems (e.g., computer, debit, or printer).
- Operate small equipment (e.g., skid steer, lawn mower, weed eater, tire de-rimmer, snow blower).
- Direct customers to place incoming waste material in appropriate diversion areas on site.
- Clean-up and packaging of all diversion areas including wood, contaminated wood, brush, compost, metal, tires, drywall, shingles, blue box materials/cardboard, HHW and electronics, mattresses and organics.
- Maintenance and clean-up of other duties as assigned (e.g., grass cutting, litter picking, snow removal).
- Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Corporate Competencies
- Acts with the Customer in Mind
- Ensures Accountability
- Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
- Collaborates
- Communicates with Impact
- Is Resilient
Education, Technical Skills and Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good writing, mathematical and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer experience in a Windows environment would be an asset.
- Must be able to deal with public in a courteous manner.
- Must be able/willing to work Saturdays regularly.
- Must possess a valid G Class Driver's license.
- Must provide own transportation to and from site(s).
- Criminal Records Check that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire.
Experience
- Knowledge of waste management facilities and practices.
- Experience in dealing with the public.
- Cash handling experience.
Effort
- Ability to lift up to 20 kgs.
- Walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, climbing, carrying and/or pulling of items.
Working Conditions
- Frequent exposure to inclement weather, garbage, noise, foul odors, extreme temperatures, dust, dirt, etc.
Key Skills
Customer Service, Hospital Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Hospitality Experience, Basic Math, Laundry, Cleaning Experience, Computer Literacy, Guest Services, Cash Handling, Commercial Cleaning
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1