Scale Operator

Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountable guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

The Municipal Utilities department is looking for a permanent full-time Scale Operator to conduct the day-to-day scale operation, transfer station and recycling station operation, and provide support at the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management.

Typical Duties Include:

• Operate the landfill scale and record inbound and outbound vehicle weights, and collect disposal fees.

• Greet and provide customer service to all users of the Clairmont Centre for Recycling & waste Management.

• Control traffic entering and exiting the landfill.

• Identify waste materials and screen for prohibited wastes and direct site users to appropriate disposal and storage locations.

• Maintain account customer billing records and support monthly Accounts Receivable submissions and perform month-end cash consolidation.

• Maintain the scale, scale house, landfill grounds, and equipment, including but not limited to cleaning and snow removal.

• Assist customers in the Transfer/Recycling Station, including recycling awareness, hazardous waste identification, and directing users to appropriate disposal areas.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with records management requirements, County policy, and Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act legislation.

• Other related duties include litter picking and occasional operations of equipment including transfer station and landfill face operations. 

Qualifications

• A valid Class 5 driver's license

• Clean criminal records check and driver's abstract

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office software

• Previous landfill experience is an asset

• First Aid training an asset. 

• Ability to achieve Landfill Certification and/or Transfer Station Certification an asset. 

• Ability to effectively and courteously interact with waste haulers, the public and co-workers

• Ability to work compressed work weeks including weekend work and overtime.

• Ability to ensure all work-related information is kept confidential as per policy and in accordance with POPA and ATIA and comply with records management practices.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, paid vacation and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Perks:

• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance

• County-branded clothing allowance

• Personal fuel card with discounted price

• County campground discount

• Personal cell phone plans

Shift Details: This full-time, permanent position entails a 40-hour work week, on a two-week rotation of shifts.

Hourly Rate: $34.24 to $40.28 per hour.

Posting Closing Date: Open until filled.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you would like to include a cover letter, please combine your resume and cover letter as one document and upload while applying. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.