Scale Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the organization's operations, services, and policies.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding commercial vehicles.
• Strong maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Physical ability to work in hazardous or inclement climate.
• Good customer service skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate straight drive and automatic trucks.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid CDL Class B with Airbrakes and no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• None.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including skid steers, mowing tractors, wheel loaders, etc. in the operation of the transfer station, material recovery facility, and mulching operation.
• Drives roll-off container truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved; connects container to truck and operates winch, checking for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; and dumps material at appropriate location.
• Operates skid steer, backhoe-mounted loader, and wheel loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, mulch, recyclables, and other materials for smaller projects and loads: and utilizes skid steer to clear debris or fix small ruts or issues around county facilities.
• Operates dump trucks or roll-off to haul gravel or other materials to other county facilities.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports, loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, and debris from around work area or Solid Waste facilities.
• Uses mowing and landscape equipment to do lawn maintenance around Solid Waste facilities.
• Serves as backup to scale operator and scale house attendant.
• Serves as backup office personnel.
• Takes deposits to bank.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.