Scale Attendant - SR-08

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Pu`uanahulu, HI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates a municipal scale to weigh refuse-carrying vehicles at a refuse disposal site or transfer station; issues certificate of measure; prepares, processes and maintains records; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Pu'uanahulu. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they occur during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
One (1) year of work experience involving public contact
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.
Rules and regulations relating to the work
Office practices and procedures
Filing methods and systems
Use of standard office machines, including computers
Arithmetic
Operate and monitor a large mechanical or an electronic computerized vehicle scale and other related equipment
Make simple arithmetic computations
Compare names and numbers accurately
Keep records
Summarize materials and prepare simple reports
Understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies pertinent to the weighing of vehicles and to the department
Determine and perform necessary corrective actions during systems malfunction and/or operator error
Follow oral and written instructions
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Public Measuremaster's license is required, prior to completion of probation.

Responsibilities

Operates a mechanical scale in weighing vehicles carrying refuse.
Identifies and punches license number or truck and route numbers on scale keyboard for record purposes.
Selects proper certificates of measure for various types of loads and vehicles.
Issues certificates of measure to weighted vehicles.
Adjusts scale for the load being weighed.
Locks scale to prevent damage to equipment and unlocks when truck is in position.
Gives and receives applications from private haulers for billing accounts and explains basic regulations concerning disposal of refuse.
Checks refuse or truck for conformance to regulations.
Makes minor adjustments to scale daily to ensure accurate measurements.
Prepares correction certificates when necessary.
Informs Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Safety Office of vehicles weighed exceeding the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle.
Prepares summary reports of total tonnage and cubic yardage by routes and trucks.
Maintains records.
Performs simple arithmetic computations.
Operates an electronic computerized vehicle scale.
Enters daily date/time data into the memory bank and ensures that the computer operates properly.
Reviews and corrects incorrectly keyed data.
Operates a motor vehicle to perform work-related travel.
Sweeps building housing the scales and rakes and cleans surrounding area.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program : This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.