Responsible for the scaling of all trucks that enter the landfill or transfer station while providing efficient, courteous customer service to GFL’s internal and external customers.
Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? GFL Environmental is looking for a Scalehouse Operator to be the face of our facility. In this vital role, you aren’t just weighing trucks; you are the primary point of contact for our customers and the "air traffic controller" for our daily site operations. If you’re looking for a career that offers stability, great benefits, and a chance to make a tangible difference in your community, we want to hear from you!
At GFL, we invest in our people because we want you to grow for life. When you join Team Green, you’re joining a family that supports your health, your wealth, and your future:
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health: Choose from 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contributions and matching.
Total Wellness: Full dental and vision coverage, plus an Employee Assistance Program providing free counseling services.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your retirement with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match.
As a Scalehouse Operator, you are the heartbeat of the transfer station. Your day-to-day will involve:
The Front Line: Weighing trucks in and out with precision and providing top-tier service to every driver who visits our site.
Operational Support: Issuing truck permits, setting up new accounts, and ensuring all billing data is accurate and efficient.
Coordination: Acting as a communication hub—dispatching instructions for special waste disposal to our operators and managers to keep the site running safely.
Compliance & Safety: Testing scales daily for accuracy and managing environmental compliance tasks to keep our facility green and compliant.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: 1–3 months of related experience; a background in customer service is a huge plus!
Skills: Strong basic math skills (decimals, fractions, and percentages) and the ability to interpret data/graphs.
Mindset: A proactive communicator who enjoys working in a dynamic, outdoor-influenced environment.
GFL is one of North America’s leading waste management companies. We are proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working here is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, make new friends, and contribute to a sustainable future.
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
