Transfer Station Operator - Lead

Municipality of Chatham-Kent; Wallaceburg; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and statutory benefits

Job summary

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking a casual call-in Transfer Station Operator – Lead for the Wallaceburg Transfer Station in the Public Works division. The role involves operating weigh scales, a hydraulic compactor, and a front-end loader, with 0–24 hours per week, on-site at Wallaceburg.

Responsibilities include site maintenance, handling waste fees, and supporting customer service. Prior experience at a transfer station and a valid forklift certificate are assets.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; six months to two years of related experience.
• Experience at a waste transfer station preferred.
• Experience operating a front-end loader and lift truck.
• Experience handling cash.
• Excellent customer service in a team environment and handling complaints.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Transfer Station site, including weigh scale, hydraulic compactor, and front-end loader.
• Manage receipts for waste fees and direct proper disposal.
• Maintain site, grounds, and equipment in good working order.
• Schedule removal of waste/recycling with waste contractor dispatch.
• Process customers and apply applicable fees; compile cash receipts.
• Travel to and work at various Transfer Stations as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Operations

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Counter Balance Fork Lift certificate

Job description

Requisition Number: TRANS001589

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Job Status: Casual Call-in

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 2

Hours of Work: 0

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Closing Date:September 21, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for casual call-in Transfer Station Operator – Lead positions (Wallaceburg Transfer Station) in the Public Works division. This casual call-in positions may work 0-24 hours per week.

The Transfer Station Operator (Lead) is responsible for the entire operation of the site, including the leaf and yard waste component (where applicable), issues receipts for the collection of waste fees and directs ratepayers as to the use of the proper waste and recycling containers on site. This will include the operation of a weigh scale, hydraulic compactor unit, and front-end loader to load and pack waste containers and move large volumes/items on-site (where applicable).

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Responsible for keeping the facility and grounds clean and safe at all times for worker and public use
• Maintain all equipment in good working order
• Oversee building, grounds maintenance, and equipment issues as required
• Schedule the removal of prepared waste/recycling with the waste contractor dispatch
• Prepare waste/recycling for transfer to landfill/material recovery facilities
• Process customers disposing of waste/recycling and apply applicable fees as required
• Compile cash receipts and/or weigh bills
• Answer and refer public inquiries on services available and applicable payment structure
• Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent education (e.g. GED certificate), with six (6) months to two (2) years of related experience
• Experience working at a waste transfer station preferred
• Experience operating a front-end loader and lift truck
• Experience handling cash
• Experience keeping grounds clean and safe
• Excellent customer service skills in a business environment, including working in a team environment, assisting customers face-to-face and handing complaints
• Travelling to, and working at, various Transfer Stations as required

Certifications, memberships, licenses

• Counter Balance Fork Lift certificate an asset

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works both indoors and outdoors
• This position works weekday and weekend hours

Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's licence with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary.

Background check requirements

Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Requires steel toe safety shoes/boots and clothing
• Walking: constant walking on both level and rough surfaces
• Standing: frequent standing outside; constant standing inside

This casual call-in position has an hourly wage of $23.60 to $29.50 and will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.