Transfer Station Operator - Lacombe, Canada - Lacombe County

Lacombe County

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Lacombe, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity
Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission has a Temporary full-time opportunity for a Transfer Station Operator to join our team at the Prentiss Transfer Site, working Monday to Friday, from 9am

5pm. The duration of this temporary position is for approximately 6 months, with the possibility to become Permanent fulltime.

The Transfer Station Site Operator is responsible for:
 assisting, directing and educating customers in proper waste disposal methods;
 managing the burn pit and changing out the bins;
 recycling mattresses;
 maintaining the cleanliness of the site;
 conducting visual inspections of loads as needed to prevent disposal of prohibited materials;
 performing minor preventative maintenance duties, such as greasing and oiling;
 operating the scales to properly weigh vehicles etc;
 participating in workplace safety initiatives and meetings, and reporting to work fit for duty.

We're looking for an individual:

 who has the ability to communicate effectively with facility users to assure proper usage and provide assistance as required;
 who enjoys working outdoors in various weather conditions and is able to perform medium lifting and moving of objects of up to 40lbs;
 enjoys performing a variety of tasks (mowing grass, shoveling snow, assisting customers) and helping out co-workers when required (operating skid steer/tractor, changing out bins, etc.)

 who is dependable and is able to work with mínimal supervision;
 who has a minimum of a valid Class 3 Alberta Driver's License. Equipment operation experience is preferred.

A mechanical aptitude is an asset in this position. This position may also be dispatched to other transfer sites within Lacombe County to provide necessary coverage when required.

Why work for LRWSC?
We offer a comprehensive health and dental package, a health/wellness spending account, a defined benefit pension plan (for permanent positions), and a supportive work environment

Hourly rate:
$21.27- $29.76/hour depending on experience level, + 6% vacation pay, + 5.2% stat. holiday pay.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted

Please note:
All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

Benefits: