Scalehouse Attendant

County of Kent; South Kent (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Eligible

Job summary

The Kent County Department of Public Works is seeking a reliable part-time Scalehouse Attendant to assist at the North Kent Transfer Station, South Kent Landfill, Waste-to-Energy Facility, and the Recycling and Education Center. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle transactions, and ensure compliance with department policy.

You will open/close the facility, manage the computer system and deposits, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of successful work experience with proven ability in handling monetary transactions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the facility each day.
• Handle the computer system and daily deposits.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions.
• Greet customers professionally and check in vehicles.
• Explain department policies to customers as needed.
• Collect and record fees and prepare daily operational reports.
• Direct drivers to appropriate off-loading areas for smooth operations.
• Answer questions from the public; refer complex inquiries to the site supervisor.

Skills

Monetary transactions

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kent County Department of Public Works is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual for the role of part-time Scalehouse Attendant to assist at various department facilities, including the North Kent Transfer Station, South Kent Landfill, Waste-to-Energy Facility, and the Recycling and Education Center. This position plays a central part in the daily operation of the landfill, ensuring that customers are greeted professionally, transactions are handled accurately, and all activities comply with department policy.

The Scalehouse Attendant is responsible for opening and closing the facility each day, handling the computer system and daily deposits, and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Throughout the day, this position serves as the first point of contact for visitors, checking in vehicles, assessing the type and acceptability of waste, and explaining relevant department policies to customers as needed. The attendant collects and records fees, prepares daily operational reports, and directs drivers to the appropriate off-loading areas to ensure smooth and safe operations.

Additional duties include answering questions from the public, referring more complex inquiries to the site supervisor, and performing other related tasks as assigned.

This position is generally scheduled to work 2 days per week with weekday shifts typically ranging between 10 - 11 hours in duration, and 8.5 - 10 hours on frequent Saturdays. The part-time Scalehouse Attendant assists with essential coverage for full-time Scalehouse Attendants on vacation, PTO, and other absences. While the position is part-time, it can be expected to average more than 20 hours over the course of the year, with opportunities of 40-hour weeks during peak seasons.

Referral Bonus Eligible

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Six months of successful work experience with proven ability in handling monetary transactions
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

The ability to operate a personal computer to perform transactions quickly and accurately is essential. Must be able to work independently and must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.