SW SCALE OPERATOR

City of Helena, MT•Rexburg, ID

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About The Position

The City of Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. Job Purpose: Tipping Floor Attendant: Performs manual labor and a variety of tasks in support of solid waste, or similar activities. Work may involve frequent public contact, basic clerical tasks, and the operation of light and heavy equipment. Performs skilled maintenance work and operates and maintains specialized refrigerant removal and recovery equipment. Responsible for accurate record keeping and data accumulation for refrigerant removal and recovery in accordance with DEQ and EPA guidelines. Has primary responsibility for recycling collection, handling and transportation and acts as initial contact for individuals recycling. Monitoring and maintaining the recycling containers and waste oil site, cardboard recycling collection, monitoring and maintenance of the composting and white goods collection areas. Scale Operator: Under general supervision, to perform a variety of tasks in support of the organizational unit to which assigned; to provide scale operation, data entry and bookkeeping support; and to provide general information and assistance to staff and the public.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Principles and procedures of recording keeping.
Basic mathematical principles; numerical, alphabetical, and subject matter filing systems.
Customer service practices.
Skill or ability to: Operate a variety of common hand and power tools.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Operate equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to: Learn the procedures and functions of assigned position.
Learn, interpret, and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
Perform general clerical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Maintain positive attitude, be a self-starter and self-motivated.
Ability to perform manual labor in adverse weather conditions. May perform a variety of physical activities including standing for extended periods of time, lifting, shoveling, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling. Ability to see, stand, walk, hear, drive, and lift up to 75 pounds. May be exposed to electrical and chemical hazards.
May, at times, work in a dusty, dirty, and unpleasant smelling environment.
Abide by the City of Helena and department/division work practices established for specific job assignments and occupations.
Report occupational injuries, illnesses and near misses immediately to their supervisor. Follow supervisor instructions for obtaining first aid and/or medical attention. Participate in accident investigations as requested by the supervisor.
Participate fully in safety training. Suggest improvements in safety training requirements or programs to the supervisor or the division safety representative.
Identify unsafe work conditions and unsafe practices. Correct hazards or report them to the supervisor or safety committee as appropriate.
Conduct business according to all standard operating procedures (SOP).
High School graduation or equivalent.
Two years of clerical and office experience involving public contact.
Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record at the time of hire and have the ability to obtain a valid MT driver's license within six months of hire.
Must be willing to work overtime on occasion to accomplish Division goals; and must have the ability to be creative and explore new ideas.
Must possess or can obtain within 6 weeks, a Refrigerant Removal and Recovery Certification.

Responsibilities

Performing all lower rated positions in the Department, as required
Performs a variety of skilled manual tasks and the operation of equipment to perform routine tasks on a fill-in basis (i.e. bulk waste, skid loader).
Work often requires heavy physical exertion and may be performed under adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. May maintain records and perform calculations.
Must be skilled in common hand and power tools.
Operates City vehicles and light equipment.
Performs general maintenance and clean-up duties.
Must inspect trash loads for recyclables and hazardous waste.
Attends tipping floor and operates scale and associated equipment as well as performing other duties as may be assigned.
Performs skilled maintenance work and operates and maintains specialized refrigerant removal and recovery equipment. Recovers, prepares, and transports a variety of refrigerants to destination.
Perform a wide variety of detailed clerical work including maintaining records, logs, and files, recording, and verifying accuracy of receipts and information.
Set up and maintain new commercial accounts.
Perform a variety of routine bookkeeping duties, including posting of prepared data, daily deposits, and verification of receipts.
Operate truck scale in providing gross and tare weights of vehicles and materials entering and exiting the City Transfer Station.
Compile information and data for reports; checks and tabulates data.
Prepare, verify, and review receipts and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations, policies, and procedures as well as completing a variety of forms.
Provide information and forms to the staff and the public; collect and process appropriate information and applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files. Collect and account for money.
Receive calls, customers and visitors and responds to general complaints and requests for information from the public; interpret basic services, policies, rules, and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints; assist in the resolution of concerns and complaints; refer inquiries to appropriate staff; route calls and take messages as appropriate.
Establish and maintain a complete set of record keeping and filing system, including financial and operational logs, calendars, chronological records, forms, and reports to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval of information.
Evaluates and makes recommendations on solid waste programs and operational issues as they relate to the scale operation.
Works closely with administration and IT department to evaluate software and make recommendations on applicable policies and procedures.
Maintain financial records including the processing of invoices and monitoring of account balances.
Utilize two-way radio to communicate with and dispatch drivers.
Provide training to seasonal and temporary employees about scale operations.
Prepare summaries and reports as assigned.