Description
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Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely oversee the use by residents of the disposal systems available at the transfer stations, including monitoring proper sorting and placement procedures of material placed for disposal.
- Opening and closing the transfer station gates according to schedule and completing all tasks required for the opening and closing of the site.
- Greeting of the public, waste haul truckers at the transfer station site and check for appropriate transfer station identification.
- Explain transfer station procedures to the general public; monitoring materials to prohibit disposal of prohibited items.
- Inspection of waste loads for compliance with the Environmental Compliance Approval criteria.
- Maintain waste records for filing, as directed.
- Provide daily cleaning and regular maintenance of the transfer station building and keeping transfer station site clean, picking up debris.
- Maintain and organize all compartments, bins and areas used for the collection of material.
- Supporting other staff, in executing assigned tasks, particularly in mentoring less experienced staff assigned to related work duties. This includes assistance as required during the absence of other staff due to illness, vacation or other leave.
- Present a professional and respectful image of the Municipality.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Ensuring safety procedures are followed using appropriate safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during transfer station operations.
- Perform daily inspections as required.
- Collects monies for tipping fees and the proper receipting for each transaction.
- Balance cash and print out cash register receipting for submission to Municipal office.
- Attend seminars and training as required.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience performing job related duties.
- Knowledge of Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change as well as Ministry of Natural Resources regulations an asset.
- Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules.
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrated communication skills including the ability to listen and respond with tact and courtesy.
- Proven ability to remain calm and deal with minor conflicts or complaints professionally and respectfully.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work within the policies and procedures that are defined by the Municipality.
- Demonstrated customer service skills with a general understanding of resident needs.
- Process straight forward financial transactions as they relate to tipping fees and dog licenses.
- Exhibit a high level of initiative, work performance and responsibility in the performance of duties.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other Municipal employees.
- Ability to manage job related stress.
Salary & Benefits
$23.90 per hour
Contact
Email: hr@trentlakes.ca
From the same organization
20 Feb, 2026
