Landfill Attendant

Job Brief

Assesses charges against waste, general maintenance and customer service at assigned landfill site(s).

Wage $24.96 - $27.00 hourly (2025)

Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations

Department Public Works

Location Waste Management Division, Various

Hours Temporary Full Time to January 2027; 35-40 hours per week, includes days, evenings and weekends.

Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Job Description

• Operate a commercial scale, enter load information in a computer system, weigh customer load, calculate fees, collect payments using both cash and debit transactions, prepare charge and cash tickets, and issue receipts
• Maintain a working cash float, prepare deposit slips and reconciliation forms as well as make bank deposits
• Verify residence of customers and check list of denied landfill users and deny use of landfill if person is on list
• Input ticket information into computer database, perform computer daily backup and monthly download
• Direct landfill users to appropriate area, inspect loads to ensure only acceptable refuse enters the site and notify appropriate personnel of loads containing questionable waste material
• Maintain order and cleanliness of grounds including but not limited to cutting grass, snow removal, painting, sweeping, and litter collection, at any of the active and inactive City landfill sites
• Segregate incoming materials moving to appropriate location/bin, and/or manually stack or package items (i.e. tires, electronics, scrap metal, hazardous waste,) for shipment
• Prepare incident reports and other documentation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Secondary School diploma
• Experience in handling cash and receipts preferred
• WHIMS, First Aid, CPR preferred
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
• Must have legible and accurate writing ability, along with mathematical skills for cash handling duties
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.