Scalehouse Attendant

Job Title

Responsible for the scaling of all trucks that enter the landfill or transfer station while providing efficient, courteous customer service to GFL's internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh in and out all trucks that enter the landfill or transfer station
• Set up new trucks and issue truck permits
• Provide accurate and efficient information for customer billing to include reports to customers and management
• Verify accuracy of hauls and disposal for payment of third-party truck hauling
• Accurately dispatch proper instructions regarding disposal of special waste with operators and Operations Manager
• Keep landfill management apprised on any community information regarding the landfill
• Test the scales daily for accuracy
• Ensure the accuracy of waste disposed of in proper areas (grid reports)
• Accountable for various environmental compliance tasks

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Experience with customer service preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical/Mental Demands

Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, talk, and hear. Visual Requirements: include close vision and distance vision. Possess ability to occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles. Noise level is moderate to loud.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.