Landfill Attendant

Position Details

• Position: Landfill Attendant (Permanent Part-Time)
• Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Public Works Manager
• Hours of Work: Approximately 14 hours per week, normally scheduled Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours may be adjusted based on operational requirements at the discretion of the Township of Red Rock. The landfill's public operating hours may differ from the employee's scheduled working hours.
• Work Location: Township of Red Rock Landfill site
• Department: Public Works

Purpose Of Position

The Permanent Part-Time Landfill Attendant provides professional and respectful customer service and direction to individuals dropping off garbage and recycling, monitors compliance with landfill requirements, maintains a safe and orderly site, and verifies and punches prepaid landfill cards in accordance with Township procedures.

Scope Of Position

Work in accordance with policies and procedures established by Township Council and the Public Works Manager, and applicable Ministry of the Environment requirements for the establishment, operation, alteration or enlargement of a landfilling site.

Duties

• Exercise good public relations at all times, providing courteous, professional and respectful service to all landfill users.
• Treat all members of the public fairly and without discrimination, including residents, visitors and members of neighbouring communities.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally, including when addressing complaints, disagreements or non-compliance with landfill rules.
• Refer complaints, disputes or confrontational situations to the Public Works Manager when necessary.
• Open and close the access gates in accordance with the Hours of Operation, ensuring all gates are properly secured outside those hours.
• Conduct routine inspections of perimeter fences to identify unauthorized entry, damage or other problems.
• Report unauthorized dumping at the entrance gate or elsewhere on the landfill site to the Public Works Manager and assist with removal when directed and when safe to do so.
• Direct traffic flow at the landfill site with regard to public safety and in accordance with the Public Works Manager's direction.
• Refuse dumping of non-compliant materials in accordance with established landfill procedures.
• Maintain electronic logs.
• Prevent scavenging of waste, recyclable or product stewardship materials by facility users.
• Maintain the on-site landfill attendant building in a clean condition, including collecting and disposing of fugitive waste material and litter, and winter maintenance such as shovelling snow and sweeping in and around the building.
• Verify and punch prepaid landfill cards in accordance with established Township procedures and refer any issues to the Public Works Manager or Township Office.
• Perform general site preparation, inspections and maintenance duties as directed by the Public Works Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Public Works Manager or senior staff.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to physical hazards and inclement weather, including snow, blizzards, whiteouts, ice storms, fog, machine heat, unpredictable traffic and wildlife.
• Limited exposure to periods of strenuous work, such as shovelling.
• The position requires working independently and interacting regularly with members of the public.

Knowledge And Skill

• 1–2 years of general labourer experience.
• Competent at completing necessary documentation on a daily basis.
• Good understanding of regional Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions and challenging work site environments.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence.

Control

Operates in accordance with Township policies and procedures under the supervision of the Public Works Manager.