Landfill Attendant
About the role
Job Brief
Assesses charges against waste, general maintenance and customer service at assigned landfill site(s).
Employment Status:
Temporary Full-Time
Union:
CUPE 855 Outside
Open To:
Internal/External Applicant(s)
Closing Date:
24/07/2025
Duration (if temporary):
Up to 18 months
Wage $24.96 - $27.00 hourly (2025)
Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations
Department Public Works
Location Waste Management Division, Various
Hours Temporary Full Time to January 2027; 35-40 hours per week, includes days, evenings and weekends.
Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.
Job Description
- Operate a commercial scale, enter load information in a computer system, weigh customer load, calculate fees, collect payments using both cash and debit transactions, prepare charge and cash tickets, and issue receipts
- Maintain a working cash float, prepare deposit slips and reconciliation forms as well as make bank deposits
- Verify residence of customers and check list of denied landfill users and deny use of landfill if person is on list
- Input ticket information into computer database, perform computer daily backup and monthly download
- Direct landfill users to appropriate area, inspect loads to ensure only acceptable refuse enters the site and notify appropriate personnel of loads containing questionable waste material
- Maintain order and cleanliness of grounds including but not limited to cutting grass, snow removal, painting, sweeping, and litter collection, at any of the active and inactive City landfill sites
- Segregate incoming materials moving to appropriate location/bin, and/or manually stack or package items (i.e. tires, electronics, scrap metal, hazardous waste,) for shipment
- Prepare incident reports and other documentation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills/Education Required
- Secondary School diploma
- Experience in handling cash and receipts preferred
- WHIMS, First Aid, CPR preferred
- Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
- Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
- Must have legible and accurate writing ability, along with mathematical skills for cash handling duties
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
- Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.
Landfill Attendant
About the role
Job Brief
Assesses charges against waste, general maintenance and customer service at assigned landfill site(s).
Employment Status:
Temporary Full-Time
Union:
CUPE 855 Outside
Open To:
Internal/External Applicant(s)
Closing Date:
24/07/2025
Duration (if temporary):
Up to 18 months
Wage $24.96 - $27.00 hourly (2025)
Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations
Department Public Works
Location Waste Management Division, Various
Hours Temporary Full Time to January 2027; 35-40 hours per week, includes days, evenings and weekends.
Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.
Job Description
- Operate a commercial scale, enter load information in a computer system, weigh customer load, calculate fees, collect payments using both cash and debit transactions, prepare charge and cash tickets, and issue receipts
- Maintain a working cash float, prepare deposit slips and reconciliation forms as well as make bank deposits
- Verify residence of customers and check list of denied landfill users and deny use of landfill if person is on list
- Input ticket information into computer database, perform computer daily backup and monthly download
- Direct landfill users to appropriate area, inspect loads to ensure only acceptable refuse enters the site and notify appropriate personnel of loads containing questionable waste material
- Maintain order and cleanliness of grounds including but not limited to cutting grass, snow removal, painting, sweeping, and litter collection, at any of the active and inactive City landfill sites
- Segregate incoming materials moving to appropriate location/bin, and/or manually stack or package items (i.e. tires, electronics, scrap metal, hazardous waste,) for shipment
- Prepare incident reports and other documentation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills/Education Required
- Secondary School diploma
- Experience in handling cash and receipts preferred
- WHIMS, First Aid, CPR preferred
- Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
- Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
- Must have legible and accurate writing ability, along with mathematical skills for cash handling duties
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
- Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.