Delaware Solid Waste Authority-posted 9 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Milford, DE
Waste Management and Remediation Services

DSWA is accepting applications to fill a part time Weighmaster position at the Milford Transfer Station located in Milford, DE. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The position includes a full benefit package including State of DE Pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other benefits. The minimum starting payrate for this position is $16.54 per hour. Please visit our website at www.dswa.com and submit an employment application online to apply. Current DSWA employees can also apply via the Internal Job Board in ADP. The purpose of this position is to operate the weigh system scales at Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) facilities in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures established by DSWA. The position will require working a rotating schedule including Saturdays and holidays and filling in for other full time or part time weighmasters when needed and at other DSWA facilities when necessary. The requirement to fill in may result in working multiple shifts at various locations during the work week and may result in overtime hours. The position may range from a minimum of 15 hours per week to overtime as needed. The requirement to fill in may come with short notice as directed by the Supervisor and as facility needs warrant.

  • Question facility users and visually inspect vehicles to ensure compliance with DSWA policies and regulations.
  • Weigh incoming and outbound vehicles by operating computer and truck scales located at facilities and conducts monetary transaction.
  • Determine waste, product, or material classification and destination, and computes charges.
  • Direct users and controls traffic flow into and out of the facility.
  • Provide information and assistance regarding rules, regulations and operating procedures to licensed public collectors, contractors and private citizens using the facility.
  • Conduct daily opening and closeout procedures to reconcile monetary transactions received each day.
  • Open and closes scalehouse to ensure the security of scalehouse.
  • Maintain records and logs of facility and weighing activity as required.
  • Answer phones and provides information and assistance regarding rules, regulations and procedures to the public, contractors and haulers.
  • Maintain equipment related to scalehouse operations as instructed.
  • Accept bill payments and makes deposits.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • No experience required.
  • Must possess First Aid and CPR certification (Certification training provided by DSWA).
  • Eligible for a valid Weighmaster License as issued by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, at the time of application and possession of such license at the time of appointment.
  • Knowledge of weigh system equipment and procedures.
  • Training, knowledge and experience with computer software preferred.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally.
  • Knowledge of office equipment including computers.
  • Knowledge of weights and scales.
  • Knowledge of DSWA's policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of DSWA's permits.
  • Knowledge of hazardous material allowances.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and in a courteous manner with the public, haulers and contractors.
  • Ability to perform basic math skills (subtraction, addition, multiply and divide).
  • State of DE Pension
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • other benefits
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