Scale Clerk

**Opening Statement**

We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.

Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

**Position Summary**

*Note: Pay rates are based on 2023 rates*

**Please note this temporary position is covering full-time hours (Tuesday - Saturday 9:15 AM-5:15 PM) for up to 24 months**

This position is responsible for providing scale clerk duties including providing customer service, tracking weights, directing customers, organizing scale tickets, processing commercial loads and related paperwork; including bills of lading, setting up and adjusting account information and using related computer programs and equipment. The position also performs general grounds keeping and plant operations duties including minor maintenance, grass cutting/trimming, waste control, and forklift operation.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet and direct users to proper unloading areas upon entry to the Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) and respond to inquiries from the public in a professional and courteous manner

Weigh vehicles in and out of the site and track weight information from scale to the computer system ensuring weigh scale tickets are maintained in an orderly manner for record keeping and invoicing/rebating purposes

Assist with delivery and setup of multi-residential recycling systems and set up new commercial accounts, recycling vehicles, market buyers/brokers, process changes keeping Solid Waste Clerk and Waste Services Coordinator apprised

Issue scale tickets to recycling drivers, commercial customers and bills of lading for shipping recyclables

Tracks tonnage data on the scale software for the Waste Services Coordinator

Provide grounds-keeping services to the site including grass cutting, trimming bushes, painting, litter collection to the roadway and adjacent properties and remove snow from sidewalk and step/pathway/scale

Operate the forklift in a safe manner to unload recycling depot bins, move bins and cages at the Household Hazardous Waste facility, and unload recycling boxes, tote’s, green bins and other supplies that may be delivered to the site on occasion

Stock the front administrative office with recycling boxes and green bins as required

Participate in the pit clean-out activities at the Material Recovery Facility

Assist the Recycling & Hazardous Waste Specialist with minor plant maintenance activities

Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications, Competencies**

High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent

Forklift Certification

Obtain and maintain a valid class “G” license

Solid Waste experience an asset

Propane handling, Fall Arrest, and Confined Space Training an asset

Experience using computerized weigh scales considered an asset

**Skills, Abilities, Work Demands**

Strong communication, customer service and organizational skills

Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to work indoors and outdoors

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

**Closing Statement (Internal Career Opportunities)**

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.