Operations Summer Student - Scale House
Why Choose Us: We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. As a Summer Student Scale Attendant with us the minimum responsibilities are: Operate the wei…
- On-site
- ONTARIO
- Posted Jul 9, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Why Choose Us: We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. As a Summer Student Scale Attendant with us the minimum responsibilities are: Operate the weigh-station scale (Regular shift Monday to Friday 3pm-6pm, and additional hours as necessary to provide back up coverage for other shifts) Entering appropriate accurately data into our computer system Communicate with drivers, through speaker system, to determine type of material being dumped, etc. Directing trucks to the appropriate location on site Process payment from customers, as needed Other job-related duties as needed What We Need From You: Proficient in data entry with strong attention to detail Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to work overtime as required by business needs (Stat Holidays and occasional Saturdays) Must be able to remain seated for extended periods Must be able to pass all pre-employment verifications What You’ll Get From Us: Competitive Wages: $23.00/ hour Unmatched company culture summer contract for part-time work with the possibility of extension We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
What you’ll do
Operate the weigh-station scale and accurately enter data into the computer system. Communicate with drivers to determine material types and direct trucks to appropriate on-site locations.
Requirements
Requires proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office suite with strong attention to detail. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to remain seated for extended periods.
Other relevant skills
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- Data Entry
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Payment Processing
- Scale Operation
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years