Scale Operator

Seminole-Count; Town of Longwood (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County operates daily truck scales at the Central Transfer Station and landfill, handling cashier duties, customer service, and scale transactions. You will ensure proper charges, maintain records, and support daily flow of traffic while following franchise rules and safety procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license, and experience with general computer operations. Ongoing training is provided to support operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service as cashier and manage cash and credit transactions.
• Perform daily maintenance duties around assigned work areas.
• Direct customers to designated areas based on waste type and ensure orderly traffic flow.
• Maintain accurate records and balance daily transactions in the scale system and HHW database.
• Update vehicle assignments and provide timely information to coworkers and customers.
• Attend Seminole County required trainings.

Skills

Cashier experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer operation

Money handling

Scale system operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year cashier/customer service experience

Tools

Scale management software

Job description

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.