Scale Clerk

Waste Connections is looking for a part time Scale Clerk to join our GROWING team in Lakeville MN.

In this position, you will be weighing trucks in and out of the facility and interacting with the public. You must have excellent customer service and good computer skills. You will also be completing administrative tasks to help the landfill run smoothly.

This position is eligible for a 401K with company match and unlimited opportunities!

Why you need to join us!

• CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
• INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and direct all customers and contractors upon entry to the landfill.
• Weigh trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.
• Track weight information from scale to computer system and get appropriate signatures.
• Ensure that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
• Answer phone in a professional and enthusiastic fashion.
• Perform full clerical and general office duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Assist with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provide general upkeep of the Scale House.
• Be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Generate regular reports summarizing transaction data, weights, and other relevant information.
• Provide reports to management as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of waste management or transportation industry practices is a plus.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.