Scale House Attendant I

City of Redding (CA)•Redding, CA

45d

About The Position

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Scale House Attendant I to fill a full-time position in the Solid Waste division of the Public Works Department. This recruitment will be merged with the existing Scale House Attendant I eligibility list from March 2025 and will be used to fill the current vacancy, as well as subsequent vacancies (City-wide) that occur during the life of the list.

Requirements

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, cashiering procedures.
Knowledge of operation of standard office machines.
Knowledge of basic computer operation.
Knowledge of basic math, English, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.
Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy, and cooperation in handling the public and all those with whom the employee comes into contact with in the performance of duties.
Ability to perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and speed.
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Typical experience would include one-year prior clerical or cashiering experience, coursework, or training.

Responsibilities

Greet the general public and answer telephone calls.
Provide accurate and consistent information to the public regarding facility policies, waste types and assessed fees.
Estimate, collect and account for disposal fees and issue weight tickets.
Learn and implement program policies and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, on the phone, and by radio with employees in the field both orally (on radio) and in writing.
Follow opening and closing procedures for the scale houses, i.e. stock cash drawers and supplies, perform end of day close out, cash balancing, back up data base, etc.
Data Entry.
Payroll Entry.
Prepare documents, i.e. over/short forms, change orders, z-out, bills of lading and other documents. Compile special reports.
Performing other duties as assigned