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Landfill Scale Operator - Part-time

City of Kelowna5 days ago
Kelowna, BC
$34/hour
Mid Level
Part-Time

Top Benefits

14% in lieu of benefits, vacation, statutory holidays

About the role

##Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54046P

Position Title

Landfill Scale Operator - Part-time

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

PT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

N/A

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Utility Services (DP213)

Department Name

Branch

Solid Waste (BR183)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

The Glenmore Landfill serves as the solid waste disposal facility for residents within the Central Okanagan Regional District and offers a variety of disposal options on-site including recycling, organic materials, household and commercial waste.

We are currently hiring part-time Landfill Scale Operators to join our team! In this role you will weigh vehicle loads, collect load fees, direct vehicles to appropriate areas for dumping and provide general information to the public. The successful applicants will be customer-focused, team-players with a passion for, and experience in providing excellent customer service. Computer literacy and cash-handling experience is a must along with the flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and statutory holidays. A clear Criminal Record Check will be required.

Duties - Union

  • Creates, inputs, updates, and maintains a variety of manual and electronic records including loads containing hazardous materials in accordance with Municipal and Provincial Government regulations.

  • Operates computerized vehicle scale to determine weight of load, enters load information and vehicle identification into a computer; collects tipping fees based on established rate schedules.

  • Monitors loads to identify content; radios attendants to verify content as needed; directs drivers to pre-determined landfill areas for tipping based on load content.

  • Operates a computer to process charges assigned for each load; generates charge tickets for customers, City accounts receivable and scale-house records.

  • Prepares daily deposits, cash summaries and balance sheets.

  • Assists in the orientation and training co-workers.

  • Receives and responds to enquiries and complaints from the public; provides general information regarding landfill regulations, standards, and procedures.

  • Perform light custodial duties to clean and maintain the scale house.

  • Provides relief coverage to the Operations Clerk.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

  • High school graduation or equivalent

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

  • Computer literacy
  • Service Excellence
  • Conflict resolution
  • Responsibility/Accountability
  • Bondable/cash handling

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on March 17, 2026.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

$33.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidays

Posting Date

03/11/2026

Closing Date

03/24/2026

Days of Work

Variable any days of the week as needed, including weekends and statutory holidays

Standard Hours per Day

Varied (part-time position)

Hours of Work

The landfill is open 7 days a week. Shifts are between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm and can vary on which day and typically between 5 and 10 hours in length. Part time as needed.

Work Location

GLENMORE LANDFILL

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##Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

  • Other Document 1

  • Other Document 2

  • Other Document 3

  • Other Document 4

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