Landfill Site Attendant

Job summary

Process and record scale transactions for vehicles entering and leaving landfill and public waste drop-off sites, inspect incoming loads, and operate the scalehouse and weighing systems. Provide customer service, handle financial transactions and cash, maintain site records, and keep the scalehouse and surrounding area clean.

Job details

Job Opening CUPE 1287 Job Title : Landfill Site Attendant Job Opening Id : 46305 # Required : 1 Business Unit : Public Works Division : Waste Management Worksite: : Welland Landfill Standard Hours : 17.00 / week Full/Part Time : Part-Time Regular/Temporary: : Temporary Salary Grade : 5 Salary Range : $ 27.67 - $ 29.21 Post Date : 2026-10-01 Close Date : 2026-10-14 Temporary Duration Approximate Duration: 12 months Division Waste Management Important Notices & Amendments This position is located in various locations. Job Description JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Supervisor, Waste Disposal Operations, the Landfill Site Attendant is responsible for completing and recording scale transactions for all vehicles entering and exiting the landfill and public waste drop- off sites. The Landfill Site Attendant opens and closes the scalehouse, initiates and shuts down the weigh scale and data processing system, inspects all loads of material entering the site, provides general customer service (includes answering customers queries) records information regarding the loads of material entering and leaving the site, processes financial transactions and performs cash handling activities. The role is also required to maintain proper housekeeping of the scalehouse and vicinity around it, including but not limited to litter pick up and setting out waste for disposal. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent (e.g. OSSD or GED). KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE Minimum one (1) year of experience (full-time equivalent) in a frontline customer service setting preferably in retail and/or hospitality industry, including cash handling and use of Point of Sale System (POS). General knowledge of waste management practices. Understanding of cash deposit process, including but not limited to use of cash deposit bags and completing cash deposit slips. Skills Professional customer service skills and a positive attitude are required. Must demonstrate teamwork, open communication, excellence in service, integrity and accountability. Intermediate knowledge of using computer applications (Microsoft Office) for word processing, email, database with proven ability to perform spreadsheet operations. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to identify, recognize and work with different weight units and measurements. Ability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversion calculations. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to answer inquiries from public/customers and handle customer complaints in a manner consistent with accepted best practices. Filling out cash deposits slips with neat and legible handwriting. Data entry and keyboarding capabilities of 8,000 key strokes per hour and typing speed of 40 word per minute. Ability to operate computer and other electronic devices such as scanners, printers, digital scale displays, alarm systems and uninterruptible power supply units. Proven organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively. SPECIAL CONDITIONS In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate. Must provide own transportation and be able to travel throughout the Niagara region to various Waste Operation locations in a timely manner. Shift Information This position is subject to shift rotation including weekends.

What you’ll do

Process and record scale transactions for vehicles entering and leaving landfill and public waste drop-off sites, inspect incoming loads, and operate the scalehouse and weighing systems. Provide customer service, handle financial transactions and cash, maintain site records, and keep the scalehouse and surrounding area clean.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed secondary school or an equivalent and have at least one year of frontline customer service experience, preferably in retail or hospitality, including cash handling and POS use. The role also requires computer and data-entry skills, strong communication and customer-service abilities, basic arithmetic and measurement skills, a criminal records check, and personal transportation for travel to regional sites.

Listed skills

• Point-of-sale systems · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Cash Handling
• Point-of-Sale Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Data Entry
• Keyboarding
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Basic Arithmetic
• Unit Conversion
• Weight Measurement
• Customer Complaint Resolution
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Cash Deposits
• Waste Management

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative

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