Landfill Attendant

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture._

The Municipal Utilities department is looking for a full-time Landfill Attendant to assist with the day-to-day running of the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management.

**TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE**:

- Assist the Recycling Coordinator in maintaining records, reporting, and tracking of the County recycling, Alberta Recycling Management Authority, and any other recycling program supported by the County, and work with contractors to collect recycled product streams.
- Identification of recycled products, household hazardous waste, sorting, separation, and packaging of recycled products for transport.
- Assisting customers with recycling information and proper use of transfer station areas.
- Assist in coordination, planning, and participation of County sponsored community and recycling events.
- Scale operation/ customer service.
- Assisting customers with recycling information and proper use of transfer station areas.
- Equipment operation (skid steer, tool cat).
- Maintaining the landfill facilities and grounds.
- Spotting loads and educating users.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A valid Class 5 driver's license
- Clean criminal records check and driver's abstract
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office software
- Previous landfill experience is an asset
- Farm machinery and/or equipment operation is an asset.
- Ability to effectively and courteously interact with waste haulers, the public and co-workers
- Willing and able to undertake labour (lifting, sweeping, cleaning, shoveling)
- Landfill and/or Transfer Station Certification considered an asset.

This position is permanent full-time for 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule; 10 hour days.
- This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position