Solid Waste Scale Operator

This position will primarily report to the transfer station Scalehouse at 190 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 and may also report to the landfill Scalehouse at 85 Panther Branch Rd, Alexander, NC 28701 as needed.

This position reports to the Solid Waste Scale Supervisor and works as part of a team of three. The role requires 40 hours per week within the solid waste department, with overtime (paid at time and a half) and mandatory Saturday work. There is flexibility in scheduling during the regular workweek. The position may also involve extended periods of standing outside, especially during high-traffic times. Key responsibilities include interacting with customers, handling cash transactions, and processing card payments efficiently and accurately. 

Purpose of the Position: 

The purpose of this position is to provide customer service and carry out tasks related to weighing vehicles delivering waste to the landfill or transfer station, including recording pertinent data associated with this process. 

Essential Functions of the Position: 

• Weigh trucks, read scales, record pertinent information, and direct traffic at the landfill or transfer station. 

• Responsible for initial waste screening to ensure illegal/prohibited items are not accepted. 

• Fills outweigh ticket on each vehicle and records information to applicable account. 

• Compute bills, issue receipts, record amount received, and reconcile banking statement. 

• Collect tipping fees and make bank deposits. 

• Review and verify records and reports to ensure that required information is provided and is correct. 

• Compute a variety of arithmetic calculations using a calculator or computer. 

• Provide information to patrons concerning dumping fees and locations. 

• Perform custodial duties to clean and maintain scale house. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned.  

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High School or equivalent; Minimum of one (1) year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Additional Training and Experience: SWANA Operator training required within first twelve months of hire.  

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Possession of a valid State issued driver’s license. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the operation of a solid waste scale and the associated peripheral equipment used in weighing and recording weights of vehicles delivering waste to the landfill.

• Knowledge of pertinent ordinances, policies, and procedures associated with waste disposal. 

• Knowledge of basic clerical and bookkeeping principles. 

• Ability to accurately read scales and record data. 

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports from recorded data. 

• Ability to screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to proper source.