Yard Attendant

Yard Attendant

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Facility Supervisor, the Yard Attendant plays a vital role in the efficient and safe operation of waste handling processes. This position involves working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, operating a variety of equipment, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Yard Attendant is responsible for waste identification, consolidation, preparation for transportation, and overall maintenance of a clean and organized facility. Occasional travel may be required for project-related tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Identify, handle, and prepare waste in compliance with legislation and TDG regulations.
• Provide excellent customer interactions during both on-site and off-site activities.
• Complete customer pick-ups and drop-offs efficiently.
• Conduct equipment inspections and daily maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Provide necessary information to the Supervisor for paperwork completion.
• Fill out load sheets and load inventories accurately.
• Load and unload trailers and customer drop-offs with precision.
• Follow Safe Work Practices (SWP’s), adhere to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s), and report incidents to the Supervisor.
• Utilize visual aids to maintain facility and yard tidiness.
• Complete consolidation reports for all waste consolidation.
• Operate small to large-sized equipment confidently and safely.
• Assist in emergency spill clean-up responses.

Tools, Systems, Equipment, and Machinery:

• Forklift operation.
• Rubber Tired Loader operation.
• Pallet jack usage.
• Skid Steer operation.
• Handling various types of processing equipment.
• Utilizing various hand tools.

Compliance, Health, and Safety Support:

• Lead by example and promote a culture of safety and environmental protection.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Management System.
• Possess good knowledge of safe work standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in assessing needs, sourcing, and distributing PPE.
• Participate in toolbox meetings.
• Complete or assist with completion of FLHAs.
• Provide HSE related documents in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Class 1 or 3 Unrestricted Driver's license is considered an asset.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical fitness to work in all weather conditions.
• WHMIS Certification (training provided).
• TDG Certification (training provided).
• Recommended immunizations due to possible exposure.

Working Conditions:

• Possibility of cuts, bruises, straining, disease, or severe injury if safe work practices are not followed.
• Work carried out indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions during winter months.
• Exposure to dust, noise, mud, water, smoke, and bacteria may occur.

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