Scale Attendant - Temporary - Relief/On-Call - Public Works

Marion County; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Scale Attendant to serve as the first point of contact for customers at our disposal sites. You will greet visitors, operate a computerized scale system, issue tickets, handle payments, and maintain accurate records while delivering strong customer service in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include weighing vehicles, issuing weight tickets, collecting fees and making change, balancing paperwork, and assisting with incident command training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferably with landfill/scale site exposure.
• One year of experience in public relations, money handling and basic use of computer.
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate a computerized scale system, issue weight tickets, and collect fees.
• Balance paperwork and complete deposits as assigned.
• Answer phones, use a Visa/MC authorization terminal, and assist customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of scale deck, booth, and surrounding area.
• Climb onto vehicles to inspect loads and ensure proper grading and safety.
• Support EOC activities and incident command training as needed.

Skills

Math basics

Recycling programs

Computer operation

Vehicle inspection

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Weather tolerance

Customer service

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Scale Attendant to serve as the first point of contact for customers at our disposal sites. In this role, you’ll greet visitors, operate a computerized scale system, issue tickets, handle payments, and keep accurate records—all while providing excellent customer service in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Works at a county-operated disposal site or transfer station weighing vehicles on a computerized scale, issues weight tickets, makes change.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a supervisor, who reviews work for conformance to standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.

• Operates a computerized scale system, types, inspects loads and determines correct rate to charge, visually confirms the information on the monitor, measures and computes volume, collect fees and make change, keeps accurate records, balances paperwork and completes closing paperwork for deposits as assigned.
• Successfully interacts with a variety of personality types. Answers the telephone, uses calculator, Visa/MC authorization terminal, and various computer components.
• Maintains cleanliness of scale deck and approach, scale booth and surrounding area.
• Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by experience in a landfill, scale operation or disposal site; AND
2. One year of experience in public relations, money handling and basic use of computer; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to be bonded.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a temporary on call/relief position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Hours will vary; locations are open seven days per week

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of math; recycling programs.

Basic skill in operating a computer.

Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads; lift and move 50 pounds; stand for long periods of time; work in inclement weather; work around compostable material; work with a minimum of supervision; keep accurate and complete records; perform simple math calculations and make change; work well with the public, especially in conflict situations; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with the public, co-workers and other agencies; effectively communicate; stack tires, and climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts and moves up to 30 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 30 lbs. up to 50 feet; operates a keyboard; uses rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; sees using depth perception; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke; noise, blood and body fluids, and vehicle exhaust; may use ladders and/or scaffolding.