Scale Operator

Solid Waste Facility Scale Operator

An employee in this class is responsible for the daily operation of the scales at the County Solid Waste Facility. Daily operation includes weighing vehicles, receiving cash, check, and credit card payments, and maintaining records and reports. Relative independence is exercised in performing routine duties. This position requires considerable public contact with users of the transfer station. The work requires firmness in enforcing solid waste rules. Work is performed under general supervision of the Solid Waste Director and is reviewed by observation and review of records and reports.

Skill in the operation of vehicle weighing scales.

Ability to make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

Ability to deal with the public to enforce all regulations in a fair and impartial manner.

Knowledge of record keeping practices and procedures.

Knowledge of computer data entry for fees collected and preparation of reports and summaries.

Ability to keep cash accounts, financial records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Weighs vehicles entering and exiting solid waste facility to compute net weight of solid waste materials to be disposed of and user fees.

Advises users on proper access, location, and use of solid waste facility; identifies users and classifies solid waste materials; advises customers on directions to unload waste.

Maintains the window hanger system to assure return (payment) for cash or charge customers and assures proper return of materials to operator and back to customer.

Rejects hazardous and/or liquid waste.

Enforces Federal, State, and local regulations related to disposal of solid waste. Receives cash payments from users; charges fees to established accounts and balances the cash box at day end.

Answers phones and responds to customer questions.

Prepares and maintains records and reports pertaining to all landfill scale, weight, user fees, and recycling activities.

Closes out records daily and verifies daily cash reports; prepares money for deposit.

Manages all customer accounts.

Performs general maintenance duties around the facility.

Performs related work as required.

High school diploma and moderate experience in clerical work involving record keeping, computer terminal operations and public contact; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess an appropriate North Carolina driver's license upon hire.

***Salary depends on experience and/or education. ***This job classification will be eligible for a $500 (taxable) Hiring Incentive. Policy Requirements Apply***