Scale Attendant - Public Works

Marion County
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2024 CLOSED ON 5/30/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scale Attendant - Public Works position at Marion County?

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES 
Works at a county-operated disposal site or transfer station weighing vehicles on a computerized scale, issues weight tickets, makes change.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED 
Works under the general supervision of a supervisor, who reviews work for conformance to standards.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED 
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
  • Operates a computerized scale system, keyboard operation. 
  • Inspects loads and determines correct rate to charge. 
  • Visually confirms the information on the monitor. 
  • Measures and computes volume. 
  • Collect fees and make change, keeps accurate records. 
  • Balances paperwork and completes closing paperwork for deposits as assigned. 
  • Successfully interacts with a variety of personality types.  
  • Answer the telephone.
  • Uses calculator, Visa/MC authorization terminal, and various computer components.
  • Maintains cleanliness of scale deck and approach, scale booth, and surrounding areas.
  • Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.
  • Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
  • May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations.  May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county.  Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
  1. Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by experience in a landfill, scale operation or disposal site; AND
  2. One year of experience in public relations, money handling and basic use of computer; OR
  3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • The finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
  • This assignment is represented by a union.
  • This is a full-time regular position, which is eligible for overtime.
  • Typical Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Basic knowledge of math; recycling programs. Basic skill in operating a computer. 

Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads; lift and move 50 pounds; stand for long periods of time; work in inclement weather; work around compostable material; work with a minimum of supervision; keep accurate and complete records; perform simple math calculations and make change; work well with the public, especially in conflict situations; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with the public, co-workers and other agencies; effectively communicate; stack tires, and climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts, moves, and carries items weighing up to 30 lbs.; operates a keyboard; uses rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; sees using depth perception; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke; noise, blood and body fluids, and vehicle exhaust; uses ladders and/or scaffolding.
 

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