Landfill Operations Clerk - Seasonal

Bannock County•Pocatello, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position not to exceed 6 months. This position may work up to 40 hours per week with no benefits provided. Purpose of Class Provides customer service, monitors and records load weights and collects fees at the scale house at the County landfill; performs related work as required. Primary Function The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide customer service to the public, monitor and record loads dumped, and perform cash management duties. The position is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director with direction coming from the Management Assistant. The principal duties of the position are performed in a scale house, general office, and in an outdoor environment with exposure to landfill hazards and odors.

Requirements

Knowledge of cash balancing techniques and procedures
Knowledge of basic math techniques
Knowledge of County landfill rules, regulations, and procedures
Knowledge of operation of a personal computer and job-related software
Knowledge of customer service practices, procedures, and objectives
Ability to maintain records efficiently and accurately and to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to work around offensive odors and noise
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, supervisory personnel, and the public
Ability to operate a personal computer including software applications appropriate to assigned duties
Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to work 10-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including Saturdays
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to use basic math skills to count, add, subtract, multiply, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, including in sensitive situations
High school diploma or GED equivalency
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Idaho Driver's License is required
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively with the public in person and by telephone
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, recognize hazardous materials and recognize monetary denominations and make correct change
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to handle cash and operate a computer
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand or sit for long periods of time, and work in a scale house environment that may be affected by outdoor weather conditions and landfill hazards and odors

Responsibilities

Greets the public, answers incoming phone calls, assisting and/or providing referrals to other staff as needed
Inquires about load origination and contents according to landfill regulations
Contacts appropriate personnel for special handling of hazardous loads
Weighs and records load contents prior to dumping and following dumping to determine weight
Manages cash and charges, including balancing at the end of the shift
Monitors customer activities for compliance to rules and regulations of the landfill
Refers customers to supervisory personnel when necessary
Performs snow removal and salt application as necessary
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance County policies, procedures and safety practices
Prepares educational materials
Performs scale house cleaning
Performs other related duties as required