Scale Operator

The Job

San Bernardino County wants you to join our team! The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division, is recruiting for Scale Operators who operate a platform scale, classify waste material, and determine and collect waste disposal fees at County disposal sites. Duties include the following:

• Weigh vehicles at the entrance, determine refuse classification, apply fees, prohibit unacceptable waste, record data, and collect fees through cash, customer accounts or credit cards. Also issue receipts and determine tare weight.
• Maintain scale by daily calibration, keep the weigh station orderly, report malfunctions promptly.
• Enforce regulations, refuse entry to non-compliant patrons, prevent unauthorized salvaging; provide courteous assistance.
• Manage site opening and closing, clear patrons, secure the area; balance daily cash, prepare reports and deposits.
• Manage traffic during busy times, address stalled vehicles, report accidents, complete necessary forms.
• Answer public inquiries regarding fees, hours, site openings, and provide directions over the phone.

For more detailed information, refer to the Scale Operator job description. Excellent Benefits To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Conditions of Employment Availability: Positions are subject to emergency call backs and will be assigned to various work locations throughout the County without advance notice. Incumbents will be scheduled for rotating shifts, which include weekends and holidays, and must be available for overtime as needed by the Division.

Travel: A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained. Employees in this class are required to use their personal vehicles and must show proof of automobile liability insurance. Employees are compensated in accordance with County and department policies for mileage incurred during the course of work. Employees will be required to drive in extreme weather conditions and to various disposal sites.

Assignment: Candidate must be willing to accept assignments at any disposal site within the County.

Physical: Employees regularly walk, stand, bend, squat and occasionally work near equipment on rough, uneven, rocky or slippery surfaces. Employees are exposed to dust, vehicle emissions, noise, odors and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must successfully pass a physical, background check, and drug test prior to appointment.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) cashiering or bookkeeping experience, which includes extensive public contact. -AND- Shift: Must be available to work rotating shifts; indicate availability on the application and in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook and file management experience are highly desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by July 24, 2026 at 5 PM. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the links below: Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process