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Bingham County Scale House Operator

Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: October 1, 2022

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BINGHAM COUNTY

Is Recruiting for the Position of

SCALE HOUSE OPERATOR

May 1st 2024

Salary: Starts at \$15.58/hr

Hiring Step DOQ/DOE

Part-time: Up to 19 hours/week - No County Benefits

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Grade: N10 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Purpose Of Class/Primary Function

The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide customer service to the

public, monitor and record loads dumped, perform cash management duties, and

perform office and recordkeeping duties. Work is performed under the supervision of the

Transfer Station Supervisor with a lead worker available to answer questions or resolve

issues; the principal duties of the position are performed in a scale house, general office

and in an outdoor environment with exposure to landfill hazards and odors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment

Answers phones, greets the public, inquires about load origination and contents

according to landfill regulations;

Directs public to appropriate dump site;

Explains policies and procedures;

Calculates and collects customer fees;

Completes appropriate record of each load dumped;

Manages cash and charges, including balancing the receipts at the end of shift;

Monitors customer activities for compliance to rules and regulations of the landfill;

Enters data, tracks, monitors, and prepares reports related to landfill operations;

Keeps the scale house in orderly and clean condition;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies,

procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Shovels snow;

Performs office work as needed;

Performs other related duties as required.

Bingham County Scale House Operator

Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: October 1, 2022

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Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

Cash management and cash balancing techniques and procedures;

County landfill rules, regulations, and procedures;

Customer service practices, procedures, and objectives;

Basic math techniques.

Ability to:

Maintain records efficiently and accurately and to prepare clear and concise reports;

Maintain financial and accounting records, logs, reports, and documentation;

Maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, supervisory

personnel, and the public;

Monitor the safe dumping of materials;

Instruct the public in safe dumping methods according to landfill rules and

regulations;

Communicate effectively with the public and other employees;

Follow written and oral instructions;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees,

supervisors, County administrators, vendors, contractors, other state and federal

agencies, and the public.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Previous customer service experience is preferred; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge

and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or

without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal

instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone, with other

employees and the public;

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits

the employee to comprehend written work instructions, recognize hazardous

materials and recognize monetary denominations and make correct change;

Sufficient manual dexte rity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which

permits the employee to handle cash and operate a computer;

Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance, with or without

reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand or sit for long

periods of time, and wor