Solid Waste Division Clerk - Part -Time

City of Grand Island•Grand Island, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a wide variety of general clerical duties for assigned department or division; and provide information and assistance to the public. Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Requirements

Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and word processing.
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, procedures and computer equipment.
Knowledge of business letter writing and report preparation.
Knowledge of waste screening for special wastes.
Ability to perform routine clerical work with ease and accuracy.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to work courteously with the general public over the telephone or in person.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Nice To Haves

Previous clerical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Generate tickets with interfaced scale software program on material brought to landfill and transfer station.
Perform initial waste screening.
Calculate and assess overweight charges as needed
Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work including filing, verifying and recording information.
Act as a receptionist; answer the telephone and assist the general public; provide general information on departmental and City policies and procedures as required; refer calls to appropriate department personnel.
Perform record keeping.
Ensure that inspections are performed on at least 1% of loads.
Make certain that documentation is complete, and recorded and filed properly.
Operate computer, typewriter, adding machine, copy/fax machine and other office equipment.
Sort and file documents and records; maintain alphabetical, index and cross-reference files as well as notebooks of documentation as per permit regulations.
Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
May maintain yard, including, but not limited to, mowing, watering, string trimming, weeding, hedge trimming and pruning.
May maintain office, including, but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and painting as requested.
May maintain sidewalk and scale including, but not limited to, shoveling snow and applying de-icier, applying oil-dry material, and removing trash.
Perform related duties as assigned.