Scalehouse Technician - Variable Hour

Position Summary

Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.

As a Scalehouse Technician, you will work with a supportive team at a drive-up window to greet customers, weigh vehicles, and collect payment from commercial drivers and residents who are dropping off garbage, yard debris, food waste, and recycling at one of Metro's disposal sites in Oregon City, Oregon. You will also provide garbage and recycling information to customers and help to enforce Metro's regulations on solid waste disposal.

This job is ideal for someone who is a people person and enjoys providing great customer service, likes a busy workday, is committed to equitable service delivery, and who would enjoy informing and educating customers about waste disposal services, requirements, and options. People selected for this job will work at Metro South Transfer Station at 2001 Washington Street in Oregon City.

The Scalehouse Technician role is an essential part of Metro's work to manage the region's solid waste - also known as garbage and recycling. Metro's Waste Prevention and Environmental Services department (WPES) meets this responsibility in part by processing some of the region's garbage and recycling.