Scale House Operator

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

This is an entry-level skilled work position consisting of a range of clerical and operational duties. This position is responsible for operating the weigh scales, scale computer and software programs, data entry, cashier duties and record keeping. position is 30-40 hours per week and required to work every other Saturday.

Also required to screen and record incoming loads at the scale house, direct vehicles entering and leaving the facility.

SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR STANDARDS This position reports directly to the Office Supervisor or Manager and must be able to function with minimal supervision. Work in this position requires the ability to multi-task and fill in where required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The scale house operator is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day operation and administrative duties associated with operation of the scale(s) and office assistant functions.  

ACTUAL DUTIES INCLUDED

• Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
• Ensures that trucks are properly positioned on scales for accurate weights.
• Inspect loads and query drivers as required. Enter load information and customer/truck information into computer and operate computerized truck scale to determine weight of load.
• Instruct the drivers to the appropriate tipping area (e.g. tipping floor).
• Redirect loads based upon load contents; specifically,
• Operate computer to process proper charges to be assigned for each load and generate weight ticket on printer. Assign and collect tipping fees from established rate schedules for customers.
• Accurately perform routine data entry into a computer,
• File weight tickets for each load, record and secure receipts, and maintain records of all incoming/outgoing loads that cross the scales.
• Answer scale house/office telephones, respond to public's questions regarding prices, Complete daily scale/receipt reports, maintain logs, spreadsheets and other reports, as assigned.
• Will be required to work overtime in some cases, weekends and during emergency conditions. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required. One-year experience in office environment including computer applications, processing cash and credit transactions - Work requires the ability to work safely near C&D waste and industrial trucks and equipment.

Reliability based on employment history. - Ability to multi-task. - Accurate and detail-oriented. - Ability to work effectively with managers, coworkers, vendors and customers. - Ability to perform basic operations on a personal computer and peripheral equipment such as printers. - Ability to communicate effectively

Must have reliable transportation

This job description is not a contract and does not affect the at-will nature of your employment relationship with Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill. Furthermore, this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not and cannot address every responsibility or duty you may be expected to perform during your employment. Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill reserves the right to modify or amend this job description at its discretion, without prior notice.

All qualified applicants considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status.