Waste Management Operator

Halton Region•Halton, ON

1d•CA$65,242 - CA$81,553•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports day-to-day maintenance and customer service of the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) including Scalehouse and Container Station operations. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!

Requirements

Secondary school diploma.
Excellent customer service skills, teamwork, communication, and training skills.
Computer skills and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, financial software, and Point of Sale systems.
Possess and maintain a valid class “G” Ontario driver’s license in order to drive a Regional vehicle.
A current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check.

Nice To Haves

College diploma with a focus in the environmental field or related field with experience in landfill systems, financial accounting, customer service and contract supervision.
SWANA Landfill Operations – basics for landfill operations and management.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Knowledge of Contract Inspection and Administration.

Responsibilities

Assist with front-end customer service areas at the HWMS, including Container Station, Scalehouse, waste receptacle distribution, and overall maintenance of these areas and the Site.
Ensure the disposal of solid waste and recyclable material, from Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Municipal customers and direct to the appropriate on site destination.
Inspect customer’s loads for acceptable and unacceptable materials.
Maintain Scalehouse customer database for financial, budget, environmental and statistical reporting purposes.
Accountable for the collection of customer revenues; ensuring the integrity of data and accuracy of financial transactions.
Provide customer service expertise, respond to customer escalations, explain site rules/regulations and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks legislation, enforce Waste Management By-law.
Performs waste management site maintenance functions, such as collecting litter, weed trimming, painting, sweeping, use of handheld power tools for projects and snow removal.
Oversee the health and safety of customers and contractors by ensuring compliance with site policies, procedures, by-law and the Occupational Health and Safety Act along with applicable regulations.
Operates light equipment, pick-up truck with salter and plow in winter, and all-terrain vehicles
Responsible for ongoing training, guidance, and support for temporary staff and students.
Performs rotating standby functions at both the HWMS and closed landfills in Halton.