Transfer Station Attendant

Blind River

General Labour

POSTED: 1 day ago

Mississauga First Nation

5342

March 07, 2025

Full Time , Temporary

Position: Transfer Station Attendant
Accountability: Infrastructure Director
Salary: $48,115 - $54,663
Employment Status: 2 years contract
Hours of Work: 34.5 hours per week
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I

The Transfer Station Attendant will perform the following duties:
- Safely oversee the use by residents of the disposal systems available at the transfer stations, including monitoring proper sorting and placement procedures of material placed for disposal.
- Opening and closing the transfer station gates according to schedule and completing all tasks required for the opening and closing of the site.
- Greeting the public, waste haul truckers at the transfer station site and check for appropriate transfer station identification.
- Explain transfer station procedures to members; monitoring materials to prohibit disposal of prohibited items.
- Inspection of waste loads.
- Maintain waste records for filing, as directed.
- Provide daily cleaning and regular maintenance of the transfer station building and keeping transfer station clean, picking up debris.
- Maintain and organize all compartments, bins and areas used for the collection of material.
- Supporting other staff in executing assigned tasks, particularly in mentoring less experienced staff assigned to related work duties. This includes assistance as required during the absence of other staff due to illness, vacation or other leave.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Ensuring safety procedures are followed, using appropriate safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during transfer station operations.
- Perform daily inspections as required.
- Attend seminars and training as required.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.

The Transfer Station Attendant will possess the following qualifications, skills, experiences, and attributes:
- Minimum Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and;
- One (1) year experience as a general labourer
- Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules
- G Class License
- DZ Class License would be an asset or willingness to train
- Proven ability to remain calm and deal with minor conflicts or complaints professionally and respectfully
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work within the policies and procedures that are defined by the First Nation
- Exhibit a high level of initiative, work performance and responsibility in the performance of duties
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other First Nation employees
- Ability to manage job related stress and good decision making and problem solving
- Mechanically inclined