Scale Attendant

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and helping others? Catawba County Utilities & Engineering is seeking a Scale Attendant to serve at the Blackburn Landfill. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. The work schedule includes a Monday–Friday day shift, a rotating Saturday schedule, and holiday hours.

• Operate scale weighing system, weighing vehicles in/out, which may be loaded or empty
• Provide customers with waste disposal and recycling information
• Inspect incoming waste loads for banned materials
• Collect and maintain disposal data and daily reports
• Handle payments and reconcile transactions
• Assist customers in the Residential Drop Off Area to ensure waste is placed in the appropriate bins/boxes
• Complete and review forms and documentation (e.g., tire, asbestos, fee waivers)
• Answering phone calls and in-person inquiries
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the residential drop-off and scrap metal areas
• Open and close the scale area and perform daily site setup and shutdown tasks
• Job must be performed in a timely and orderly manner in spite of weather conditions, language/communication challenges, or any other unpredictable condition
• Work occurs both indoors and outdoors

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 1 year of customer service/public service experience

• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (Driving is an occasional function of this position)
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate tactfully and interact effectively with a variety of individuals   
• Basic computer/data entry skills 
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry/tracking/reporting 
• Willing and able to work in an environment where exposed to extreme cold or heat, high levels of noise, and exhaust from vehicles on scales
• This is considered light work, which requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to stand on your feet the majority of the day.  

• Prior scale operations experience 
• Weigh Master License