Scale Operator/Dispatcher

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About us

Wasteco is a Canadian company, led and operated by the same ownership since 1978. We are committed to providing solid waste management and recycling solutions for industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) customers across Southern Ontario. In 2014, we introduced our Wasteco National division, which offers coast-to-coast waste solutions for your operation.

Our approach is flexible and customer-focused, from initial consultation through to state-of-the-art logistics, waste collection, sorting, recycling and materials recovery. At the heart of our success is our outstanding staff, many of whom are second-generation employees. You can count on Wasteco for experience, value and expertise.

Key Tasks

Greet all incoming truck drivers at the scale house and ensure all trucks are properly and accurately weighed on the scale both entering and leaving the facility

Operate the weigh scales and scale software

Responsible for weighing in and out all scale traffic, verifying scale tickets, and ensuring material paid for

Complete daily scale house and inventory reports

Respond to general inquiries from the public or customers on the phone or in the yard in a courteous manner

Maintain and organize daily trucking schedules and as well as organizing rental equipment

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Completion of a college education program in a related field

Willingness to work flexible hours as needed

Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

Demonstrated ability to multitask, react to changing conditions and function well under the pressure of deadlines

Ability to work productively in a team environment

Knowledge of TRUX an asset

Previous experience in a scale-house with dispatch responsibilities is an asset

Must have own transportation

Our compensation package is competitive and we offer excellent group insurance and retirement benefits.

Wasteco provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes. We have an active COVID 19 Response Plan

Experience:

• dispatch: 1 year (preferred)
• dispatching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-03