The Town of Hanover is recruiting a friendly, service-oriented individual with strong customer service and payment processing skills to join the Public Works Landfill team in the position of full-time Landfill Scale Attendant.
This position primarily operates the landfill scale, and also provides regular cleaning services for department facilities.
Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing a high-level of customer service for all visitors to the landfill site
- Operating the landfill scale and related software program, including categorizing material, determining and accepting payments, balancing payments, and maintaining customer information within the system
- Checking the contents of vehicles and trailers to ensure landfill site rules are followed and Ministry of the Environment standards are maintained
- Advising customers of landfill policies, proper disposal, and diversion programs
- Maintaining a safe, clean, secure and organized landfill site
- Resolving issues and responding to complaints or inquiries from the public
- Completing and maintaining documentation and performing administrative functions for the department
- Regularly cleaning the landfill trailer and other Public Works facilities, such as sweeping, mopping, bathrooms, break rooms and office areas.
- Ensuring departmental functions are completed with the utmost regard for health and safety, and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
A full position description is available at www.hanover.ca/careers
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Valid Ontario ‘G2’ or higher driver's license in good standing
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent an asset
- Six months experience in customer service, collecting and receiving payments
- Clerical work directly related to landfill operations is an asset
- Experience with Keystone or other financial databases is an asset
- Must be comfortable with use of computers and calculating and processing both manual and electronic payments
- Excellent customer service, teamwork, multitasking, organizational and communication skills are required
- Ability to read, understand and apply Town regulations pertaining to the operation and use of waste disposal sites; keep accurate, complete records according to prescribed procedures; explain and enforce regulations, policies, and procedures in a tactful manner
- Must be willing and able to work both weekdays and weekends on a consistent basis dependent upon hours of operation (presently Tuesday to Saturday)
- Must be capable of carrying out the physical bona fide occupational responsibilities of the role
- Must be willing and able to provide a Criminal Record Check yielding results satisfactory to the municipality
Compensation and Benefits
The Town of Hanover offers a comprehensive compensation, pension, benefits and wellness package. Anticipated hourly rate is $20.72 to $24.09.
Application Instructions
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00pm on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
The Town of Hanover is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must self-identify and make their accessibility needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $20.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-07