Scale Operator

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Decatur is seeking a Sanitation Clerk/Supervisor in the Landfill environment. The role manages scale-house operations, processes receipts and tickets, and coordinates vehicle flow through the facility. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of clerical or office administration experience.

A valid Georgia driver's license is also required. The job offers hourly pay starting at $19 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of clerical/office administration duties or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates scale-house procedures to receive and exit vehicles and checks weigh scale components.
• Issues receipts, processes tickets, and controls traffic to tipping area.
• Performs routine clerical tasks using spreadsheets, word processing, calendars, email, and databases.
• Supervises staff and volunteers, schedules, trains, evaluates, and enforces policies.

Skills

Clerical experience

Office administration

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database systems

Email systems

Calendar applications

Job description

Job Description

This position is in the Sanitation department and located at the Landfill.

Job Code: 81330 Salary Grade: 8 Hourly Salary: $19/hour depending on experience FLSA: Nonexempt

Essential Functions

• Performs operating sequences to receive and exit vehicles through incoming and outgoing scales; assists in checking all components of the weigh scale system to ascertain all are in working order; and maintains a control environment in scale house to ensure proper operation of the computerized scale system.
• Assists in performing key starting instructions on command printer as necessary; operates traffic control devices to allow vehicles to proceed to tipping area and exit from facility; and issues receipts to vehicle driver and collects tickets.
• Performs routine office and clerical work; answers phone, records messages and provides routine information; uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, and calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; trains and supervises volunteers; develops and oversees work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews program records; approves/processes team member concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; two years of previous work experience involving clerical/office administration duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

About Us

At DeKalb County Government, we enable career success by providing opportunities to thrive! Our culture is rooted in principles of collaboration, teamwork, and achievements. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing a shared set of core values based on character, competitive spirit, relationships, and giving back to the communities where we live and work. This foundation is how we help turn jobs into careers.