Scale Attendant (Part-Time)

Scale Attendant

The compensation for this role is dependent upon related experience and / or qualifications.

The location of this position rotates on an as needed basis. This position is Part-Time and works up to 30 hours per week. This position will be required to work weekends and holidays, as needed.

Operates scale recording device that records truck weights, recording required data that is not automatically recorded, and screening truck loads for unauthorized waste. Work is performed under the supervision of the Scale Attendant Supervisor with important day-to-day input provided by the supervisor of the particular worksite (typically a Transfer Station Supervisor).

Examples of Duties

• Accurately weighs trucks and processes transactions, including entering codes, truck identification information, customer account number, and waste type, and properly posting payment.
• Ensures scales and recording devices are operating properly. Reports scale malfunctions to the Scale Attendant Supervisor.
• Reroutes trucks for examination of loads and screens truck loads for hazardous or unauthorized waste.
• Reports hazardous or unauthorized waste to the site supervisor.
• Processes credit card payment and ensures balances are correct at the end of each shift.
• Inform customers of disposal policies and proper disposal procedures.
• Receives and handles phone calls and face-to-face interactions in an efficient, professional, and friendly manner. Provides useful directions and information to user clientele.
• Deals effectively with varying rate structures and load compositions.
• Assists with training new staff as needed.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and one year demonstrated experience in customer service, data entry, scale operation, and cashiering. Elements of this position may vary based on location assigned.

Supplemental Information

JOB TITLE : Scale Attendant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NOTE : Work is performed in an area where tractor trailers come and go very close by, throughout the entire shift. Depending on wind direction, this activity can bring dust and exhaust fumes in through the open window of the Scale House to where the Scale Attendant is located. During seasons of extreme heat and extreme cold, it can be difficult to regulate the temperature inside the Scale House.

01 Part-time Scale Attendants work full-time shifts for fewer days. Are you comfortable working 8-9 hour shifts?

02 Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes weekends, holidays and varying shift hours?

03 Scale Attendants are required to work at various locations. Are you comfortable with working at all of the following locations : Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake?

04 Do you have cash-handling / cashiering experience?

05 Do you have customer service experience?