Scale House Operator

Transfer Station Scale House Operator

Play an essential role in keeping Olathe's solid waste services running smoothly.

The City of Olathe is seeking a dependable, customer-focused professional to serve as a Transfer Station Scale House Operator. The Solid Waste Transfer Station is a City facility where waste is brought for weighing and transfer before being transported to its final disposal site. This position serves as the first point of contact at the facility and helps ensure daily operations run smoothly, accurately, and safely.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable handling cash and reporting responsibilities, and committed to providing courteous, professional service to residents, contractors, and City staff.

What You'll Do

• Welcome and assist customers entering the transfer station
• Weigh and log incoming vehicles and direct them to the appropriate dumping locations
• Process cash and charge transactions, issue receipts, and prepare daily reports and deposits
• Support recordkeeping, reporting, and administrative tasks related to transfer station operations
• Respond to questions from the public and City staff with professionalism and courtesy
• Help promote safe work practices and support compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Experience in clerical support, office administration, gate operations, or similar work
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in cash handling, data entry, and recordkeeping
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with other staff
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and public service

Why Join Us?

The City of Olathe's Solid Waste Division is recognized for excellence in customer service and operational performance. We foster a supportive and empowered workplace and invest in employees through paid training and professional development.

Additional Perks

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Schedule & Holidays

Schedule

• Tuesday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Friday: 6:45 AM–4:45 PM
• Saturday: 6:45 AM–12:45 PM

Holidays

• Required to work holidays other than Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
• Holidays off: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

If you take pride in accuracy, professionalism, and helping deliver safe, efficient public services, we encourage you to apply.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.