Landfill Attendant - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - City of Kawartha Lakes

City of Kawartha Lakes

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Kawartha Lakes, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Brief:

Assesses charges against waste, general maintenance and customer service at assigned landfill site(s).

Employment Status:

Seasonal

Union:

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

03/02/23

Duration (if temporary):

Up to 9 months
Job Title
Landfill Attendant
Wage $

Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations

Department Public Works

Location Waste Management Division, Various

Hours Normal Working Hours up to 24 hours per week, includes days, evenings and weekends.

Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Operate a commercial scale, enter load information in a computer system, weigh customer load, calculate fees, collect payments using both cash and debit transactions, prepare charge and cash tickets, and issue receipts
Maintain a working cash float, prepare deposit slips and reconciliation forms as well as make bank deposits
Verify residence of customers and check list of denied landfill users and deny use of landfill if person is on list
Input ticket information into computer database, perform computer daily backup and monthly download
Direct landfill users to appropriate area, inspect loads to ensure only acceptable refuse enters the site and notify appropriate personnel of loads containing questionable waste material
Maintain order and cleanliness of grounds including but not limited to cutting grass, snow removal, painting, sweeping, and litter collection, at any of the active and inactive City landfill sites
Segregate incoming materials moving to appropriate location/bin, and/or manually stack or package items (i.e. tires, electronics, scrap metal, hazardous waste,) for shipment
Prepare incident reports and other documentation
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Secondary School diploma
Experience in handling cash and receipts preferred
WHIMS, First Aid, CPR preferred
Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
Demonstrated timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
Must have legible and accurate writing ability, along with mathematical skills for cash handling duties
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence

**Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.