Scale House Attendant

Location:

Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule:

Monday to Saturday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Salary Or Wage: $33.56 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Preferred:

• Experience and knowledge of scale house and transfer station operations, preferably in a local government setting.
• Post-secondary education in accounting or bookkeeping is considered an asset.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software for email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Identifying incoming materials and directing drivers to appropriate unloading areas.
• Weighing and recording incoming and outgoing materials using scale software and equipment.
• Reconciling financial transactions and balancing material reports.
• Responding to inquiries about waste disposal processes, site procedures, and programs.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the Waste Diversion Supervisor and Manager of Environmental Services.
• Reporting to the Waste Diversion Supervisor, Attendants are responsible for delivering Scale House services and engage in cross training on local waste diversion practices, facility upkeep, emergency procedures, and health and safety.
• To be successful within this position, candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, teamwork, attention to detail, mathematical accuracy, and proficiency handling financial transactions.
• The position is subject to CUPE Local 798 Collective Agreement. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.