Reporting to the Landfill Manager, the Transfer Station Operator is responsible for the scale operation and yard maintenance of the Municipal District’s Transfer Station.

Specific Accountabilities

Transfer Station Responsibilities

- Controls traffic entering or exiting the Transfer Station, screens waste and directs users to the appropriate disposal or storage location
- Through screening of waste, ensures prohibited wastes are not disposed of at site
- Collects appropriate disposal fees and forwards to municipal administration office
- Keeps area and buildings clean, including sweeping, shoveling of snow as necessary
- Uses pleasant manner and sound judgment when dealing with the public
- Completes daily site inspections, including maintenance and upkeep of the yard, storage compounds and recycled materials
- Performs manual labor as necessary such as lifting and moving heavy objects
- Reports all damages and accidents immediately and provide written incidence reports
- Adheres to the MD’s safety program.
- Performs other duties as required

General Accountabilities

Customer Service

- Promotes a positive, professional image of the MD and provides consistent, knowledgeable customer service to all clients




- Seeks to understand individual client needs and concerns and assists them to find the most appropriate solution or information
- Respond in a professional and timely manner to inquiries, complaints, or suggestions from clients, providing effective follow-up as required
- Diffuses upset, anxious and/or angry clients and defers issues to the appropriate person for resolution if needed
- Exercises discretion, diplomacy and judgement in handling sensitive information

Education and Certifications

- High school diploma – Required
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License – Required

Abilities and Experience

- Must possess own form of transportation – Required
- Must be physically fit and able to do heavy lifting – Required
- Must be willing to work alone and in all types of weather conditions – Required
- Must possess valuable interpersonal skills in working with the public – Required

This position is based in Smith and is scheduled to work Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The starting wage for this position is $26.16 per hour, with compensation commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

📌 Transfer Station Operator (Smith)
🏢 MD of Lesser Slave River #124
📍 Smith