Weigh Scale Attendant (CUPE 69.26) (PPT)

Job summary

The Weigh Scale Attendant is responsible for weighing vehicles, processing payments, and maintaining accurate waste stream records at waste management facilities. They also provide front-line customer service, ensure policy compliance, and perform general facility housekeeping duties.

Job details

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential. As the Weigh Scale Attendant, you will play a key role in keeping Norfolk County’s waste management facilities running smoothly by weighing vehicles, processing payments, and maintaining accurate waste stream records. You’ll provide front-line customer service, ensure compliance with waste management policies, and help support safe, efficient facility operations. Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk. Basic Function: Provide front line customer service by performing all weighing operations, collection of money and associated documentation and duties at the waste management facilities Position Description: Open, close and be responsible for the general security of the waste management facility Weigh all vehicular traffic entering and leaving the waste management facility in accordance with provincial and County policies and procedures Monitor, enforce and process the waste stream in accordance with County waste management policies and procedure as well as provincial acts and regulations Provide input, direction and service to the public at the County’s waste management facilities Collect cash and credit receipts from waste management facility customers and prepare required documentation including deposit information Collect and input waste stream data into the waste management data collection system Prepare the appropriate weigh period transaction file for modem transmission to the collection management reporting system Respond to inquiries from the public, provincial authorities, contractors, site users and staff Perform housekeeping duties inside and outside the weigh scale facilities, such as grass cutting, replacing furnace filters, and snow shovelling. Deliver weigh scale cash receipts to County’s bank and deposit in accordance with County policy Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge and Experience: Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent Six months experience to be familiar with scope of position Skills and Abilities: Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Posting #: CUPE 69.26 Status: Permanent Part Time Number of vacancies: 1 Hours Worked per Week: up to 24 hours Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700 Wage Band: $24.27 - $30.31 per hour Reports To: Supervisor, Waste Management Location: Simcoe and South Walsingham Note: Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays and be available for call’ins when required. Requirement to be able to work at both Simcoe and South Walsingham transfer station locations as scheduled. Posting Period: September 11, 2026 – September 28, 2026 How to Apply: Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file. Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates. Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Weigh Scale Attendant is responsible for weighing vehicles, processing payments, and maintaining accurate waste stream records at waste management facilities. They also provide front-line customer service, ensure policy compliance, and perform general facility housekeeping duties.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and at least six months of relevant experience. A valid Ontario driver's license and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer service
• Data entry
• Cash handling
• Waste management
• Microsoft Office
• Record keeping
• Facility security
• Compliance monitoring
• Communication
• Housekeeping
• Documentation
• Collections Management
• Cash Receipts
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Data Collection
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Facility Operations
• General Security
• Waste Management
• Mowing
• Operations
• Transfer Station
• File Extension

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Administrative
• Logistics
• Scale Attendant
• Waste / Recycling Worker
• Garbage and Recycling Collectors
• Recycling and Reclamation Workers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand