Temporary Solid Waste Scale Operator

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of tasks in support of the organizational unit to which assigned; to provide scale operation, data entry and bookkeeping support; and to provide general information and assistance to staff and the public.

Essential Duties

• Perform a variety of clerical work including maintaining records, logs, and files, recording, and verifying accuracy of receipts and information.

• Perform a variety of routine bookkeeping duties, including posting of prepared data, daily deposits, and verification of receipts.

• Operate an automated truck scale in providing gross and tare weights of vehicles and materials entering and exiting the City Transfer Station.

• Provide information and forms to the staff and the public; Collect and account for money.

• Receive calls, customers and visitors and responds to general complaints and requests for information from the public; interpret basic services, policies, rules, and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints; assist in the resolution of concerns and complaints; refer inquiries to appropriate staff; route calls and take messages as appropriate.

• Utilize two-way radio to communicate with and dispatch drivers.

Work Schedule

Days of the week: _X_Sun __Mon __Tues __Wed __Thurs _X_Fri _X_Sat

Hours of work: Fri & Sat

• 7 hours

Sun

• 6 hours

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS -

Knowledge of:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.

• Utilize spreadsheet and data base applications.

• Operate a two-way radio system.

• Type and enter data a speed necessary for successful job performance.

Skill to:

Ability to:

• Work with a variety of software programs

• Learn the procedures and functions of assigned position.

• Perform general clerical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

• Understand the organization and operation of the scale, transfer station, and City as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.

• Respond to inquiries and requests for information regarding policies and procedures.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (co-workers, supervisors, and the general public)

License and/or Certificate Requirements

General knowledge of office equipment

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Training):

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience & Training:

• Data Entry experience

• Cash handling experience

• Customer service experience

Application Special Instructions

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This is a temporary position that will run from the middle of April to the end of October.

This position is open until filled.