Waste Management Attendant

Comox Valley Redional Disctrict; Pennsylvania; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a part-time Waste Management Attendant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring waste is managed responsibly. This position involves operating the landfill scale, collecting fees, and providing excellent customer service to the public. Ideal candidates are safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. With a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work outdoors, you'll contribute to an essential service in the community. If you're ready to make a difference and support sustainable waste management practices, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience in a related role.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and Occupational First Aid (Level 1).

Responsibilities

• Operate landfill scale and collect tipping fees.
• Monitor waste and recycling bins for compliance.
• Provide information on landfill regulations to the public.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Communication

Safety Practices

Detail Orientation

Education

High School Graduation

Job description

Internal Posting – Current CVRD CUPE 556 Employees only

Date posted

May 7, 2025

We are accepting applications from Comox Valley Regional District CUPE Local 556 members only for a part-time Waste Management Attendant to join our Engineering Services team until October 2025 (or the return of the incumbent). The Waste Management Attendant operates the landfill scale, collects tipping fees, communicates on waste diversion initiatives and inspects residential user’s loads to ensure incoming waste is properly screened for prohibited and restrictive materials. Situated at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre (CVWMC) in Cumberland, and reporting to the Supervisor - CVWMC, the primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Greeting the general public wishing to deposit refuse and providing information regarding landfill regulations, policies and processes;
• Operating the weight scale, entering customer data into the database, determining tipping fees based on weight, collecting fees, issuing receipts, and providing correct change;
• Balancing receipts and cash at the end of the work day, preparing a sales summary and bank deposit in accordance with accounting procedures;
• Directing the public to the appropriate disposal locations and visually screening the incoming waste to ensure prohibited and restrictive materials do not enter the general waste stream;
• Monitoring recycling and refuse bins and arranging to have them emptied as required;
• Performing routine maintenance and housekeeping of the facilities, scale and surrounding area.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Customer service oriented with the ability to relate effectively with the general public, contractors and coworkers;
• A strong communicator with a welcoming approach;
• Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
• Experienced in cash handling in a computerized environment and customer service with over six months up to one year of directly related experience along with high school graduation, a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and Occupational First Aid (Level 1);
• Detail oriented, with the ability to process and reconcile payments;
• Knowledgeable in standard practices, procedures, policies, bylaws, codes, regulations, methods and equipment related to the landfill;
• Flexible when it comes to hours of work to effectively support a seven day per week operation including working weekends;
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.

***The work schedule for this position will be Sunday to Tuesday, working three 10-hour shifts; however, may be subject to change based on operational needs.***

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