WEIGH STATION OPERATOR

CITY OF MURRAY

CLASS SPECIFICATION

Class Title: Weigh Station Operator

Grade: 19

Department: Public Works and Utilities/ Sanitation/ Transfer Station

Supervisor: Transfer Station Supervisor

Supervises: None

Characteristics of the Class: Under general direction, serves as Administrative Assistant/Weigh Station Operator for the transfer station; assists in performing all administrative duties required in the daily operations of the transfer station; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Essential:

• Serves as Administrative Assistant and Weigh Station Operator for the transfer station.
• Collects dumping fees from general public and forwards to Supervisor.
• Maintains weight tickets and collection records.
• Maintains security at transfer station.
• Checks vehicles entering and leaving station.
• Directs vehicles to proper site tipping floor.
• Assists in daily operations of the transfer station.
• Responsible for housekeeping duties and lawn maintenance.
• Receives complaints and attends to their disposition or forwards to Supervisor.
• Prepares and maintains required records and reports.
• Pick up of supplies from outside sources as needed.

Non-Essential: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by two years directly related work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of the state and federal laws and administrative regulations governing operation of transfer station and solid waste disposal.
• Thorough knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the operation of a transfer station.
• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping requirements.

Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, city, county and state officials and the general public.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Instructions: Instructions are somewhat general; many aspects of work are covered specifically, but must use some of own judgment.

Processes: Must occasionally consider different courses of action or deviate from standard operating procedures to get job done.

Review of Work: Work is reviewed through written reports and verbal presentations.

Analytical Requirements: Problems require analysis based on precedent.

Physical Requirements of the Job: Work is performed both indoors in an office and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions; intermittent standing, sitting, walking; lifting objects weighing more than 25 lbs; must be able to perform heavy labor under extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time as a requirement of the job.

Tools, Equipment and/or Vehicles Used: Electronic scales; normal office equipment (telephone, calculator, computer, etc.); lawn mower, weed eater, sprayers

Contacts: Frequent public and internal contacts requiring tact and diplomacy are requirements of the job.

Confidential Information: Little or no use of confidential information.

Interruptions: Moderate.

Interruptions: Frequent.

Special Licensing Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Certification Requirements: Must obtain Pesticide Licensure within one year of hire.

Additional Requirements: None.

Overtime Provision: Non-exempt.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.41 - $19.64 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20