Scale Attendant and Dispatcher

Job summary

The Scale Attendant and Dispatcher is responsible for the daily operation of the weigh-station scale and accurate data entry into computer-based platforms. They also manage inbound and outbound scale operations while providing administrative support for collection routes and customer reports.

Job details

Why Choose Us: We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. As a Scale Attendant and Dispatcher with us the minimum responsibilities are: Daily Operation of the weigh-station scale (Operating hours from Monday to Friday 9am-6pm) Entering appropriate data accurately into computer-based platforms Daily closure and verification of 27 collection routes Customer account and service information updates within TRUX Administration and tracking of OCC contamination programs Management of inbound and outbound scale operations Backup support for the Overages Program Preparation and administration of customer reports for the City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby, and other contracted customers Other job-related duties as needed Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9AM to 6PM What We Need From You: Proficient in data entry with strong attention to detail Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of TRUX software is an asset Experience dispatching in the transportation and waste industries is an asset Willingness to work overtime as required by business needs Must be able to remain seated for extended periods Must be able to pass all pre-employment verifications What You’ll Get From Us: Competitive Wages: Annual Salary of $50,000.00 Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

What you’ll do

The Scale Attendant and Dispatcher is responsible for the daily operation of the weigh-station scale and accurate data entry into computer-based platforms. They also manage inbound and outbound scale operations while providing administrative support for collection routes and customer reports.

Requirements

Candidates must be proficient in data entry with strong attention to detail and possess a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience in dispatching within the transportation or waste industries and familiarity with TRUX software are considered assets.

Benefits

• Retirement plan • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Employee assistance program • Scholarship opportunities • Employee stock purchase plan • Life insurance • Short term disability insurance • Long term disability insurance

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Data entry
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Dispatching
• Attention to detail
• TRUX software
• Self-Discipline
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Data Entry
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Interpersonal Communications
• Operations
• Waste Collection
• Collections
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Scale Attendant
• Dispatcher
• Telephone Switchboard Operators
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance