JOB OPPORTUNITY: TEMPORARY LANDFILL ATTENDANT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for onsite supervision of the Barrhead Regional Landfill Site and safe operation of Landfill equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Administrative Duties:

• Informing Director of Public Works of problems noted during daily routine and problems with equipment or building structures.
• Keeping records of people coming and going, vehicle type, what they are disposing of and their legal land address.
• Accepting payments of cash, cheque, debit, or credit card.
• Maintaining the office and shop ina. clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Interacting and providing public assistance in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Ensuring personal safety and wearing appropriate clothing, footwear, goggles, and hard hat when required.
• Ensuring public safety at all times.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of the office, public and personnel
• Any other duties as requested by the Director of Public Works.

Operational Duties:

• Greeting customers, directs them where to dispose of different types of waste, ex: household waste, demolition, metal, etc.
• Operating equipment (CAT, Compactors, Skid Steer).
• General maintenance of said equipment such as greasing, oil checks, air filters, damage to body of equipment, cleaning equipment.
• Daily pushing of waste (household waste, demolition, metals, etc.).
• Proper handling and storage of recycled materials such as paint, oil and tires.
• Maintaining signs, fencing, and flooring in CAT and compactor sheds.
• Removing litter around fence lines, ditches, culverts.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and customer service skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work under general supervision & exercise some independence of judgement and action.
• Ability to deal with emergency situations as they arise.
• Safety orientated.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license.
• WHMIS Certificate (training will be provided during orientation).
• A proven ability in the operation and maintenance of landfill equipment.
• Valid Landfill Operator Certificate of Qualification or the ability and interest to complete certification during employment.
• Active member of Town Emergency Management Plan.

The Town of Barrhead is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.