Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission

Yard Attendant/Scale Attendant

Employment Opportunity

MVRMWC is seeking one individual for the role of Yard Attendant/Scale Attendant. The position is a part-time position -2 days per week - must be available to work Fridays and Saturdays (other shifts maybe available to cover staff on holidays) plus occasional overtime as required to meet workload demands and schedules. This position will report directly to the Operations Manager.

The Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission (“MVRMWC”) provides solid waste management services to residents and businesses in Central Alberta. The Commission is owned by the municipalities of Carstairs, Cremona, Didsbury, Olds, Sundre and Mountain View County. MVRWMC operates a Class II Landfill in Didsbury, Alberta, and waste transfer stations in Water Valley, and Sundre, Alberta.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- The Scale Attendant is the first point of contact with all customers entering the site

- Maintain positive interactions with the public, assisting customers with waste, recycling, and disposal

- Ability to work on a computer and learn the TRUX Scale Software Program

- Ability to handle cash, monetary transactions and nightly deposits

- Ability to work safely alone

- Ability to keep the scale office clean and organized as well as monitor the disposal areas, open and close disposal bins, and keep the recycling area organized.

- Have a “safety-first” attitude, ability to minimize hazards and setting an example to all employees through cultivating a safe and positive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, providing leadership to staff and ability to provide clear direction in any emergency situations.

- Previous customer service experience with the ability to work on a computer, handle cash, monetary transactions, and nightly deposits.

- Own reliable transportation and class 5 Driver’s license

Compensation and Additional Incentives:

- Competitive industry wage, plus eligibility for overtime as required based on workloads.

- Participation in employee incentive program providing potential for 10% annual bonus based on regular earnings.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those who are interviewed will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.31 per hour

Work Location: In person