Requisition Title

Student Solid Waste Management Site Assistant

Close Date

Contract Type

Temporary - Full Time

Location

Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 CA (Primary)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting with the overall operations of the Solid Waste Management site, including assisting public, completing required documentation, operating weigh scales, maintaining and keeping the site tidy and in order.

Term: May - Labour Day weekend

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Directing customers to place incoming waste material in appropriate diversion areas on site.

2. Manage and remove contaminants from divertible materials.

3. Maintenance, clean-up, and packaging of all diversion areas including but not limited to clean wood, contaminated wood, brush, compost, metal, tires, drywall, shingles, blue box materials/cardboard, electronics, mattresses and organics.

4. Grounds maintenance and clean-up, other duties as assigned (i.e. grass cutting and litter picking).

5. Deal effectively and professionally with customers and contractors in a positive and courteous manner, including conflict resolution.

6. Operation of electronic weigh scales - assessment and collection of tipping fees.

7. Operate computer, scales and debit/credit machines. Troubleshoot and solve technical problems (i.e. computer, debit or printer).

8. Completion of all required landfill and transfer station documentation, compost logs, daily disposal sheets etc.

9. Complete daily bank deposits.

10. Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

11. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:

• Acts with the Customer in Mind

• Ensures Accountability

• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes

• Collaborates

• Communicates with Impact

• Is Resilient

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a registered full-time post-secondary student during the preceding academic year and be returning to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.

• Good communication and customer skills.

• Valid Driver's License with access to a vehicle required.

• Environmental Program background would be an asset.

• Excellent data entry and accuracy skills.

• Demonstrated computer experience in a Windows Environment would be preferred.

• Experience handling cash, debit/credit transactions preferred.

• Must be able/willing to work Saturdays.

• CSA Approved Safety Boots (minimum 8” cuff) mandatory.

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Salary Grade

$18.89 - $22.48

Union

Non Union

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.