Scalehouse Operator
Thurston County•Lacey, WA
•$3,658 - $4,866•Hybrid
About The Position
Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Scalehouse Operator to join their dynamic, energetic, and innovative Solid Waste team. The successful candidate will assist customers and collect fees at Thurston County Solid Waste facilities located in Lacey, Rainier and Rochester. This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.
Requirements
- One year work experience requiring public contact and cashiering duties.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current Washington State Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- Cash handling experience.
- Work experience using personal computers and computer software.
- Experience working as a scale operator.
- Experience working at a solid waste landfill, transfer station, or drop-box facility.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with diverse audiences using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Demonstrated proficiency in keyboarding and ten-key data entry.
Responsibilities
- Measures loads of refuse for cubic yardage to determine cost; determines categories for loads.
- Collects fees explaining the rate structure, issues receipts.
- Answers phone calls from public for information on dumping.
- Logs daily and weekly receipt sheet; deposits cash receipts daily.
- Performs custodial maintenance of facilities daily.
Benefits
- retirement plan
- pre-tax savings accounts
- comprehensive health care
- dental/vision care
- paid vacation
- paid holidays
- Deferred Compensation
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
