Scale Attendant

Covanta; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Reworld seeks a detail-oriented on-site Scale House Operator to weigh trucks, monitor activity, and ensure precise billing. You will maintain ticket and manifest records, respond to inquiries, and support multiple departments to keep operations running smoothly.

This role requires a GED/HS diploma, 1–3 years in admin/clerical or accounting tasks, and strong Excel skills. A commitment to safety and accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma required.
• 1–3 years of administrative, clerical and accounting experience.
• Highly organized with knowledge of bookkeeping and records management.
• Proficient with business software; Excel skills are necessary.
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate scale house computer to weigh trucks and monitor activity.
• Identify customer accounts by speaking with drivers for accurate billing.
• Keep records of tickets and manifests.
• Answer calls and provide hours, waste types and location information.
• Balance daily receipts and ensure accurate billing.
• Communicate issues to supervisor and other departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

GED/HS diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We seek a dedicated individual who will operate the scale house computer to accurately weigh trucks, monitor inbound/outbound truck activity, communicate with various departments and keep accurate records of all tickets and manifests.

Key Responsibilities

• Approach all encounters with employees, customers and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Assist the Operations Analyst with recordkeeping, filing and preparing standard reports.
• Monitor inbound/outbound truck activity and acquire and monitor accurate truck weights.
• Identify correct customer account by speaking with drivers and visual verification of to ensure accurate billing of customers.
• Keep accurate records of all tickets and manifests.
• Answer the telephone and provide information to the public regarding hours of operation, acceptable types of waste, and location
• Calculate payments for customers.
• Balance the daily receipts to ensure accurate record keeping and appropriate billing.
• Ensure that incoming loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Communicate with supervisor and various departments any problems or scale operational issues.

Qualifications

• GED/ HS diploma required.
• One to three years of experience with administrative, clerical and accounting activities, required.
• Candidate must be highly organized, along with having knowledge of basic principles of bookkeeping and records management.
• Must possess skills in working within deadlines to complete projects or assignments, along with operating a computer utilizing a variety of business software. Skills in Microsoft programs, specifically Excel are necessary.
• Ability to multi-task and focus on day-to-day details.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Schedule

This position is day shift, working potentially between the hours of 5:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday through Friday and rotating shift of 5:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday. May be required to work extended hours or other shifts as business needs require.

What Reworld Offers You

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 22.60 - 30.10 USD per hour

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an AAP, and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Know Your Rights

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an AAP, and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.