Scalehouse Operator

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Thurston is seeking a Scalehouse Operator to join our Solid Waste team in Olympia, WA. The role involves assisting customers, collecting fees, and logging daily receipts at multiple Solid Waste sites.

Essential duties include measuring loads for pricing, handling cash, and answering public inquiries. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license. Weekend/holiday work required.

Qualifications

• Public contact experience required.
• Cash handling and receipts experience.
• Basic keyboarding/10-key data entry skills.
• Experience using personal computers and software.
• Experience as a scale operator or at a solid waste facility.

Responsibilities

• Measure loads for cubic yardage and determine cost.
• Collect fees, explain rate structure, issue receipts.
• Answer public questions about dumping.
• Log receipts and deposits; handle cash daily.
• Perform custodial maintenance at facilities.

Skills

Public contact

Cash handling

Keyboarding/10-key

PC skills

Scale operator

Waste facility experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The salary range for this position is $3,658.00 - $4,866.00 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for aScalehouse Operator to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Solid Waste team. The successful candidate will assist customers and collect fees at Thurston County Solid Waste facilities located in Lacey, Rainier and Rochester.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Measures loads of refuse for cubic yardage to determine cost; determines categories for loads.
• Collects fees explaining the rate structure, issues receipts.
• Answers phone calls from public for information on dumping.
• Logs daily and weekly receipt sheet; deposits cash receipts daily.
• Performs custodial maintenance of facilities daily.

Essential Personnel:

This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Will work outside, inside and in a small kiosk.
• Schedule - Varies. Weekend and holiday work will be required.
• Travel Requirements - Travel to other Solid Waste sites will be required.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions in-person with the public and Thurston County staff.

WHO WE ARE:

TheThurston County Public Works Department,located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.

Our Core Values:

• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork- We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.

Mission

To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

Vision

The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves.Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• PlanFor Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
• Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Why you’ll love it here:

Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County atExperienceolympia.com.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year work experience requiring public contact and cashiering duties.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Washington State Driver's License.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Cash handling experience.
• Work experience using personal computers and computer software.
• Experience working as a scale operator.
• Experience working at a solid waste landfill, transfer station, or drop-box facility.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with diverse audiences using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in keyboarding and ten-key data entry.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact Cindi Strobl, Tollhouse Supervisor, 360-867-2903 or [e-mail].

This position is:

• Represented by a Union
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Eligible for benefits

Items required for consideration:

• Application
• Supplemental Questions

Learn more about Thurston County atThurston County

Please note:

Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at [phone]. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.