Solid Waste Facility / Scale House Attendant - Part time (Up to One Year Contract )

County of Brant; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Southwestern Ontario is looking for a Solid Waste/Wastewater Operation Technologist. This role involves managing operations at the landfill, processing payments, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 education, customer service experience, and technical skills with Microsoft Office. Expected to work 8 to 30.5 hours per week, including some Saturdays, with a current hourly rate of $28.57. An application deadline is set for January 12, 2026.

Benefits

Accessibility accommodations available

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Demonstrated technical skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• One year customer service or operations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and close scale house operations.
• Receive and process payments from customers.
• Balance daily receipts and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Direct customers to appropriate drop-off locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of scale house and surrounding areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Technical skills (Microsoft Office)

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Job description

Reports to:

Solid Waste/Wastewater Operation Technologist

Location:

Biggar’s Lane Landfill Site and Paris Transfer Station

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated technical skills, including computer, phone, calculator, and proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and OneDrive.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism, and attention to detail with minimal Supervision.
• One year of relevant customer service or operations experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and public relations skills, communicate well with others, and possess good telephone skills.
• Cash Handling Experience.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to learn to distinguish types of waste that may or may not be accepted by the landfill or transfer station and discern type of waste inside vehicle from a platform.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant municipal by-laws, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to keep accurate, organized records with high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and demonstrated safe work practices (in compliance with applicable legislation, i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.).
• Ability to travel between County offices and facilities as required.
• Acceptable Police Record’s Check.
• CSA approved safety footwear and clothing appropriate for all weather conditions are required at your own expense.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Waste Industry.
• Previous Municipal Experience.

Duties:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Set Up / Close Out scale house for daily operations (i.e. computer, cash box etc.).
• Receive payments (cash, debit, credit card, account) from customers and make change.
• Balance the daily receipts to ensure accurate record keeping and appropriate billing and monitor the float for daily transactions to ensure adequate change is on hand.
• At the end of the day, balance the cash and deliver the daily bank deposit and paperwork to the County of Brant Burford or Paris office.
• Obtain information regarding material entering landfill or transfer station by greeting customer, asking screening questions to customer and visually confirming contents are appropriate for landfill or transfer station disposal.
• Accept or reject load based on content and suggest possible alternatives based on County requirements (By-law, SOP’s, etc.).
• Record relevant information (i.e. weight, license plate number, waste type, etc.) on scale house ticket.
• Direct customer to appropriate drop-off locations for waste. Notify operations staff via 2-way radios of materials to be disposed.
• When a customer is leaving the site, record final weight and applicable charge on scale house ticket. Collect payment. Provide receipt(s) to customer and document all information in the computerized logbook.
• Handle receipt of special waste loads by processing required paperwork. Notify operations staff via 2-way radio of an incoming special load for proper disposal.
• Answer the telephone and provide information to the public regarding hours of operation, acceptable types of waste, location and directions to the landfill or transfer station, and prices associated with disposal.
• Maintain the cleanliness of scale house and waste drop off areas at the Paris Transfer Station
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with staff and users of the facilities.
• Yard Attendant shifts at the Paris Transfer Station - includes providing directions to customers for proper sorting and placement of waste materials in designated locations. Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions
• Other duties as assigned.

Current hourly rate:

$28.57

Hours of work per week:

Monday to Saturday – Approximately 8 to 30.5 hours per week, as assigned (including weekdays, Saturdays, and occasional statutory holidays)

Application deadline:

Monday January 12, 2026 at 9:00am

Date of Posting:

Monday December 22, 2025

The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy.