Scale House Operator - Term - Jobs in Whynotts Settlement, NS

Job Description

On behalf of the Municipal Joint Services Board, the Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre (LRCRC) serves residents and businesses in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg and the Towns of Bridgewater and Mahone Bay.The Scale Operator/ General Labourer (SOGL) primary responsibility is to operate the scales and take accurate measurements, complete financial transactions, and provide high quality customer service while working as a team with other Scale Operators and facility staff. The SOGL will work within most areas of the LRCRC: scale house, administrative building, landfill transfer station, blue bag tipping floor, cardboard tipping floor, mixed construction and demolition waste piles, and public waste bin drop off area. This is a fixed term position.Is this youAs the ideal candidate you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience with cash-handling, general labour, and/or janitorial work is a strong asset
• Valid NS Driver’s License (Class 5 or better)
• First-aid (required, but employer may provide)
• WHMIS (required, but employer may provide)

Working Conditions:

• Work during weekdays, occasional Saturdays. Additional hours may be required to cover sick days and vacation time
• Some overtime may be required (i.e. after 5:00 pm weekdays, Saturdays, Holidays)
• Willing to work in areas with exposure to waste and unpleasant odors
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
• Some duties will require working alone
• Will be required to occasionally lift objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Repetitive lifting and bending motions
• Will be required to pick up litter on-site occasionally

Wage: $16.00/hr. 40+ hours per week, on a rotating schedule.View the full job description visit www.communityrecycling.ca/employment-opportunitiesTo apply, submit a resume and cover letter in confidence to:Ashley Chase, Human Resources OfficerCompetition #: MJSB SOGL TERM 2022Applications will be accepted until Noon, October 31, 2022.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 5 monthsSalary: $16.00 per hourFlexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whynotts Settlement, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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