Scale Attendant

Salary : $40,241.74 - $50,302.18 Annually
Location : Newton, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02384
Department: Utilities and Engineering
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


New as of 01/01/2026:

Your well-being matters from the start - benefited new hires are eligible for up to 40 hours of advanced annual leave and 40 hours of advanced sick leave.

Position Description
Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and helping others? Catawba County Utilities & Engineering is seeking a Scale Attendant to serve at the Blackburn Landfill. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. The work schedule includes a Monday-Friday day shift, a rotating Saturday schedule, and holiday hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate scale weighing system, weighing vehicles in/out, which may be loaded or empty
• Provide customers with waste disposal and recycling information
• Inspect incoming waste loads for banned materials
• Collect and maintain disposal data and daily reports
• Handle payments and reconcile transactions
• Assist customers in the Residential Drop Off Area to ensure waste is placed in the appropriate bins/boxes
• Complete and review forms and documentation (e.g., tire, asbestos, fee waivers)
• Answering phone calls and in-person inquiries
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the residential drop-off and scrap metal areas
• Open and close the scale area and perform daily site setup and shutdown tasks
• Job must be performed in a timely and orderly manner in spite of weather conditions, language/communication challenges, or any other unpredictable condition
• Work occurs both indoors and outdoors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 1 year of customer service/public service experience

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with safe driving record (Driving is an occasional function of this position)
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate tactfully and interact effectively with a variety of individuals
• Basic computer/data entry skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry/tracking/reporting
• Willing and able to work in an environment where exposed to extreme cold or heat, high levels of noise, and exhaust from vehicles on scales
• This is considered light work, which requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to stand on your feet the majority of the day.

Preferences:

• Prior scale operations experience
• Weigh Master License

As of 7/1/2025:
You will find that Catawba County has one of the best benefits packages around. Our Human Resources staff are dedicated to keeping in touch with trends in benefits on both a local and national level, listening to employees' suggestions regarding benefits, and continually reviewing to ensure our benefits package is of good quality and meets the needs of both our employees and our organization.
Available benefits include:

Health Care

• Health: For a small bi-weekly premium, employees may choose between a traditional (co-pay) health plan and a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), or family.
• Dental Insurance: At no cost to full-time employees, the County covers preventive, routine, and non-routine care. Coverage for the same benefits may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), and family. In addition, a $2,000 benefit toward orthodontia coverage is provided for children up to age 19.
• Vision Care: Coverage is available, at group rates, for employee and dependents,with 2 plan options to choose from.
• Supplemental critical care and accident insurance plans: These optional coverage plans are available at a nominal cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts that can be used to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses.

Employee Wellness

• Employee Health Clinic (EHC): An employee medical clinic, available to all County employees, which operates 40 hours a week. Services provided include acute care, first aid, evaluation and care for workers' compensation injuries, pre-employment screenings, health education, and behavioral health referrals. Services are offered both in person and through telehealth. Acute care is available to employee's children ages 3-17, regardless of health insurance coverage, and for employee's adult children (ages 18-26) or employee's spouse if covered on the county's health insurance.
• Wellness: The County recognizes the importance of our health and well-being. We maintain a very proactive and effective Wellness Program, including reimbursement and discounts for gym membership, incentives for physical activity, on-site nutrition counseling, free exercise opportunities, wellness education, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling services are available to all County employees and immediate family members in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting (in-person or virtually). The County provides coverage for the first six visits.

Work Life Balance

• Annual Leave: Full-time employees earn from 10-24 days annually based on years of service. Service credit from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
  • To help new employees settle in, up to 40 hours of annual leave is advanced upon hire, with first-year accruals adjusted to align with established annual limits.
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month. Sick leave from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
  • New hires are advanced up to 40 hours of sick leave, with first-year accruals adjusted to align with established annual limits.
• Holiday Leave: Throughout the year, 11 days of paid leave are provided in recognition of holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Time off for activities that support our local schools.
• Continuing educational assistance.
• Discount tickets to recreational venues.
• Employee appreciation days/activities.
• Tax-free flexible spending account to pay for dependent care.

Financial Security

• Local Governmental Employees Retirement System: For employees assigned to work 20 hours per week or more in a benefitted position, participation in this program is automatic. Employees contribute 6% of their salary, which is tax-deferred. After (5) years of creditable service, you become fully vested in the retirement system. Employees may also take advantage of individual and group retirement counseling through the Human Resources department.
• 401K: The County provides a 2% contribution plus an additional 1% match (up to 3% total contribution by the County). Our sworn law enforcement officers receive a flat 5% contribution to their 401k.
• Other Tax Deferred Programs: Other tax-sheltering programs are available through IRS Code 125 (Cafeteria Plan), and a 457 supplemental retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).
• Longevity Pay: After 5 years of creditable service, employees receive an annual longevity payment that is paid every year thereafter. This lump sum payment rewards employees for their length of service to Catawba County. The amount is based on years of service.
• Life Insurance: Death benefit equal to one times the employee's annual salary, with a minimum coverage amount of $25,000. Optional supplemental life insurance coverage is also available for both employee and dependents through payroll deduction at group rates.
• Short Term Disability: Available at no cost to employees, benefits are available after a 55-day waiting period.
• Long Term Disability: Available through payroll deduction at group rates.
• Eligibility for membership and financial services at State Employees Credit Union (SECU)/Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU).

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Why are you interested in this position?
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In addition to the Monday - Friday schedule, this position requires a rotating Saturday work schedule and work on holidays. Are you available to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience and level of proficiency utilizing various computer programs. (Databases or tracking systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
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