Scale Operator General Labourer
Job No:
MJSB2026010
Location:
Whynotts Settlement
About Us
The Municipal Shared Services, South Shore Region (MSS), was formed in 2013 through a cost sharing agreement. Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s south shore, MJSB’s purpose is to improve services for the residents of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg and the Towns of Bridgewater and Mahone Bay. MJSB’s shared services include waste, information technology, human resources, occupational health and safety and procurement.
At MJSB we understand that our uniqueness as individuals is how we become great as a team. We value the experiences and perspectives of all our team members, and we are proud that equity, diversity, and inclusion are among our core values. We’re committed to providing fair and equitable opportunities to all applicants, free from discrimination. We also strive to make our recruitment processes mirror our values and will provide accommodations to candidates to ensure access to and participation in our recruitment processes are accessible to all. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us via email at employment@mjsb.ca.
About the Role
The General Labourer (SOGL) is responsible for executing a wide range of site operations, including fulfilling the duties of public drop-off management at the public bins, waste processing, hazardous materials handling, and providing accurate and efficient relief scale operation when needed. This position is required to provide high quality customer service while working as a team with other facility staff. The SOGL will work within most areas of the waste site, including but not limited to outdoor locations as well as landfill transfer station, household hazardous waste and electronics drop off areas, cardboard tipping floor, the public waste bin drop off area, and the scale house
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Is This You?
You enjoy working with the public and delivering top quality customer service is important to you. You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment and can still keep a close eye on all the details. Ultimately, you like being the first friendly face that customers see. If this sounds like you, keep reading to learn more about our opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Using excellent customer service skills, direct the public to correct locations, safe practices, and proper waste sorting throughout the site.
- Work with public drop off bin attendant staff to receive and process waste and waste stewardship items (i.e. electronics, paint, glycol & oil products) and household hazardous waste.
- Communicate with other staff to move or load waste materials as they are delivered to the site.
- Work with outreach and communications staff to resolve waste stream contamination issues observed as waste is delivered to the site.
- Work with Site Manager and co-workers to ensure snow removal and required site project work is carried out efficiently.
- Pack household hazardous waste, electronics, and any other recyclable stewardship materials.
- Operate forklift to take loads of packed materials to recycling building.
- Remove freon from appliances and dispose of appropriately.
- Operate push mowers and whipper snippers.
- Collect and dispose of waste throughout the site and at other locations as directed.
- Support other site staff as required.
- Provides back up for scale operators covering breaks, sick days, and holidays as scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid NS driver’s license. Class 3 driver’s license would be an asset.
- Previous experience with operating a weigh scale is a strong asset.
- Previous experience with cash handling and manual labour is an asset.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- To effectively communicate with customers and other staff.
- Work effectively in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
- Interact with the public and co-workers in a positive manner.
Working Conditions
- $20.95 - $28.81/hr.
- Regular hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (40 hours per week).
- Additional hours will be required periodically depending upon work demands, including Saturdays and holidays on a rotating schedule as paid overtime.
- Occasionally lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs).
- Work occurs in areas with exposure to waste and unpleasant odours, normally outdoors
- Must wear personal protective equipment at all times
- Some duties will require working alone.
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Repetitive lifting and bending motions.
- Required to work around water.
Applications are to be submitted no later than September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.