Scale Operator

Seminole County Government; Longwood (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seminole County Government in Florida is seeking a Scale Operator for the Environmental Services Solid Waste Management division. This role operates the truck scales at the Central Transfer Station or Landfill, opening and closing, and ensuring proper charging and receipts.

Daily duties include inspecting loads, recording transactions in the Scale Management System and HHW database, maintaining accurate fee controls, and balancing records.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED and one year cashier/customer service experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must have experience with general computer operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily truck scales and manage cash transactions at facilities.
• Provide cashier customer service and communicate well with the public.
• Direct customers to designated areas based on type of waste and instruct on scale procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and balance fees daily.
• Update Waste Works vehicle assignments as needed by office staff.
• Handle money and maintain supply records.

Skills

Cashier experience

Public communication

Cash handling

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scale Management System

HHW database

Cash register

Job description

Posting number: 2026-03908/8339A

Department: ES Solid Waste Management

Job classification: Scale Operator

Posting type: Regular

Categories: Administration, Environmental Services, Waste Management, Customer Service

Summary

Daily operation of truck scales at the Central Transfer Station or Landfill which includes opening and closing. Examines incoming waste loads to assure material meets Division requirements. Assures all transactions are properly recorded in the Scale Management System and HHW database. Determines proper charges, collects fees, charges proper accounts and issues receipts. Maintains accurate control of fees/monies and ensures records are balanced and reconciled daily.

Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

Additional compensation based on licensure.

Examples of duties

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Provides customer service as cashier and must communicate well with the public. Manages cash and credit transactions at the facilities.
• Performs daily maintenance duties around assigned work areas.
• Directs customers to designated areas based on type of waste. Instructs customers on proper procedures for entering and departing scale platforms and maintains orderly flow of traffic.
• Must understand and follow written and oral instructions to provide Solid Waste customer service, verify compliance with Franchises, and maintain requisite records.
• Updates Waste Works vehicle assignments based on information provided by office staff.
• Provides accurate and timely information to coworkers and customers
• Manages supply inventory, keeps records and submits reports.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED and one (1) year cashier/customer service experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must have experience with general computer operation.

Supplemental information

• Proper operation of computerized scale system.
• Arithmetic and basic record keeping procedures.
• Scales, cash register and basic computer operation.
• Skilled in the operation of a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Responsible money handling ability.
• Required to maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.
• All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.