Scale Operator (Solid Waste)

REPORTS TO: Landfill Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
PAY GRADE: 109
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to assess and collect fees for landfill use. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to operating the scales assessing and collecting fees directing customers toward the appropriate landfill area and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with one year of related experience required or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Accepts user fees for each vehicle based upon the size of the vehicle and the type of material being hauled using an electronic scale.

Advises customers of Landfill Rules and Regulations; responds to inquiries concerning these rules/regulations.

Operates directional signals to instruct customers when to drive onto the scales.

Directs customers to proper landfill area.

Maintains files on all charge tickets/accounts.

Ensures that random checks of vehicle loads are conducted.

Visually inspects loads for prohibited waste and reports violations immediately.

Processes State Environmental Protection required manifests for asbestos and other manifested loads.

Records and monitors vehicles for appropriate permits.

Ensures all vehicles weights.

Performs daily scale calibration of landfill scales with computer software.

Performs miscellaneous duties to include: answering the telephone unlocking gates and the office in the morning securing the gates and the office in the evening and maintaining a clean office environment.

Prepares daily bank deposit; transports daily revenues to the bank for deposit.

Researches and copies transactions for customers upon request.

Assists in organizing and maintaining manuals; obtains and updates documents policies etc.

Prints out a daily computer report of cash and charge ticket totals (Daily History Detail report); prepares Daily Batch Scale Report; backs-up daily transactions on the computer.

Prepares tickets manually when scales are inoperable.

Assists in maintaining good customer relations.

Acts as attendant on call in the absence of the weekend attendant.

Assists in maintaining the customer account and the vehicle permit lists.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Solid Waste Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Scale Operator.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of vehicle manifests billing statements various reports etc. and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge and ability to use computers.

Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to handle required calculations and experience in cash handling.

Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.

Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers adding machines copy machines etc. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports purchase orders and manifests and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports permits etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages and interpret graphs.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computers and other office equipment and two-way radios. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone two-way radio.