Scale Attendant (Part-Time)
Job No:
EXT2540
Location:
Penticton, BC
Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) covers an area over 10,400 km2 and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys, pristine lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a regular, part-time Scale Attendant to join the Solid Waste team. The Scale Attendant position is responsible for operating a scalehouse, monitoring users and inspecting loads, charging appropriate fees, collecting payments, and educating the public on waste-disposal practices. This role will have a flexible schedule that supports scale operations at Campbell Mountain Landfill, Keremeos Transfer Station, Okanagan Falls Landfill and Oliver Landfill as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Records vehicle and load information, operational data, operates scale, and charges appropriate fees.
- Calculates fees, collects, balances, and reconciles payments, issues receipts, maintains account records, and prepares daily deposits.
- Enforces all solid-waste related regulations and bylaws for staff, public, and contractors.
- Educates and responds to customer inquiries related to site operations, fees and charges, and programs and initiatives.
- Identifies violations, records and applies appropriate penalties.
- Maintains overall cleanliness of scales, scalehouse and area in close proximity and performs general maintenance duties including litter collection, sweeping, snow clearing, painting, and site vehicle maintenance.
- Accepts, sorts and stores Household Hazardous Waste and other Extended Producer Responsibility products.
- Manages flow of vehicles.
- Ensures facility is open and ready to receive the public and secure facility at closing.
- Coordinates the appropriate removal of contaminants.
- Inspects loads to identify contents and compliance with bylaws and monitors users of landfill.
- Inspects and completes manifests.
- Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Secondary school graduation in addition to some post-secondary accounting or bookkeeping course(s).
- Completion of a BC Qualified Landfill Operations course would be considered an asset.
- Experience as a Scale Attendant/Inspector would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of environmental legislation and bylaws related to the Solid Waste Management division.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Knowledge of WorkSafe BC Regulations and safety protocols related to the position.
- Ability to follow safe work procedures, health and safety requirements, and safety check-in procedures.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Ability to work flexible work hours, including weekends.
- Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work in the presence of all types of weather conditions.
- Valid First Aid Certificate or an ability and willingness to obtain one.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
This regular, part-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $31.33 plus 15% in lieu of benefits and pension.
Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025
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