Scale Operator

Camden County Solid Waste Department

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Pay: $15.09 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating scales and providing assistance to customers at the county landfill.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Greets and directs customers to appropriate areas for materials disposal; provides customer service; answers telephone and provides assistance; assists with customer complaints.

• Operates a computerized scale to weigh trucks entering and leaving the landfill; collects fees and issues receipts.

• Performs load inspections to identify prohibited items.

• Balances funds at the end of the day and resolves discrepancies.

• Makes copies of bank card receipts.

• Requests new office supplies as needed.

• Maintains an accurate filing system.

• Prepares daily reports.

• Opens and closes facility at beginning and end of the day.

• Communicates with personnel via two-way radio.

• Maintains office, scale house, and equipment.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other work as required or when directed by administration.

• In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of scale house operations.

• Skill in the operation of scale equipment.

• Skill in customer service.

• Skill in maintaining files and records.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Office Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include state EPD regulations and county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related customer service, administrative, and scale operation duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to perform scale operation and customer service duties. Successful performance helps the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.