Scale House Clerk – Transfer Station (Part-Time)

Riley County, KS; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Riley County, KS is seeking a part-time Scale House Operator to manage and secure the transfer station scale house, weigh loads of municipal solid waste, and apply charges to the public and commercial haulers.

The position requires weekend and holiday availability, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills (Microsoft Office), and the ability to operate automated scales and related equipment with accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of automated scales and computer software for waste operations.

Responsibilities

• Operates and secures the transfer station scale house.
• Weighs and inspects loads of municipal solid waste and applies charges.
• Collects, records and is responsible for money received from customers.
• Verifies and records weight amount on scale tickets.
• Inspects loads for hazardous or unacceptable materials.
• Directs customer traffic to unloading space.
• Directs patrons to sort appliances with freon to separate piles for reclamation.
• Supervise, weigh, and record customer removal of firewood, compost, and wood chips.
• Assists with cost accounting, pricing timecards and equipment use records.
• Measures vehicles to determine cubic yards when scales are inoperative.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Independent worker

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scale equipment operation

Job description

Riley County, KS is seeking a part-time Scale House Operator to manage and secure the transfer station scale house, weigh loads of municipal solid waste, and apply charges to the public and commercial haulers.

The position requires weekend and holiday availability, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills (Microsoft Office), and the ability to operate automated scales and related equipment with accuracy and attention to detail.