Transfer Station Operator

MD of Lesser Slave River #124; Smith; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MD of Lesser Slave River #124 is seeking a Transfer Station Operator to manage scale operations and yard maintenance at the Municipal District’s Transfer Station in Smith. The role involves directing traffic, screening waste, and collecting disposal fees, while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Required are a High School diploma and Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License. Candidates must have own transportation and be able to work in all weather, with some heavy lifting and customer-facing duties on

Qualifications

• Must possess own form of transportation.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.
• Willing to work alone and in all weather conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills when dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Control traffic entering or exiting the Transfer Station and direct users to disposal areas.
• Screen waste to prevent prohibited items from being disposed of at site.
• Collect disposal fees and forward to municipal administration.
• Keep the area and buildings clean, including snow removal when needed.
• Maintain a pleasant manner and sound judgment when interacting with the public.
• Perform daily site inspections of yard, storage compounds, and recycled materials.
• Carry out manual labor such as lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Report damages and accidents with written incidence reports.
• Follow the MD’s safety program and participate in safety practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Own transportation

Heavy lifting

Weatherproof

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Class 5 Driver’s License (Alberta)

Job description

Reporting to the Landfill Manager, the Transfer Station Operator is responsible for the scale operation and yard maintenance of the Municipal District’s Transfer Station.

Specific Accountabilities

Transfer Station Responsibilities

• Controls traffic entering or exiting the Transfer Station, screens waste and directs users to the appropriate disposal or storage location
• Through screening of waste, ensures prohibited wastes are not disposed of at site
• Collects appropriate disposal fees and forwards to municipal administration office
• Keeps area and buildings clean, including sweeping, shoveling of snow as necessary
• Uses pleasant manner and sound judgment when dealing with the public
• Completes daily site inspections, including maintenance and upkeep of the yard, storage compounds and recycled materials
• Performs manual labor as necessary such as lifting and moving heavy objects
• Reports all damages and accidents immediately and provide written incidence reports
• Adheres to the MD’s safety program.
• Performs other duties as required

General Accountabilities

Customer Service

• Promotes a positive, professional image of the MD and provides consistent, knowledgeable customer service to all clients
• Seeks to understand individual client needs and concerns and assists them to find the most appropriate solution or information
• Respond in a professional and timely manner to inquiries, complaints, or suggestions from clients, providing effective follow-up as required
• Diffuses upset, anxious and/or angry clients and defers issues to the appropriate person for resolution if needed
• Exercises discretion, diplomacy and judgement in handling sensitive information

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma – Required
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License – Required

Abilities and Experience

• Must possess own form of transportation – Required
• Must be physically fit and able to do heavy lifting – Required
• Must be willing to work alone and in all types of weather conditions – Required
• Must possess good interpersonal skills in working with the public – Required

This position is based in Smith and is scheduled to work Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The starting wage for this position is $26.16 per hour, with compensation commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.