Solid Waste Scale Operator

Buncombe County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-class benefits

Job summary

The Buncombe County Solid Waste Department in Asheville, NC is hiring a Scale Operator to weigh trucks, collect tipping fees, and record data at the landfill or transfer station. You will provide customer service and process card payments while working as part of a three-person team.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year of experience, a valid NC driver’s license, overtime and Saturday work, and SWANA training within the first year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience.
• SWANA Operator training within first twelve months of hire.
• Possession of a valid State issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Weigh trucks, read scales, record pertinent information, and direct traffic at the landfill or transfer station.
• Handle cash transactions and process card payments efficiently and accurately.
• Review and verify records and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Customer service

Arithmetic

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Computer

Job description

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on September 23, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on September 23, 2026. Job Title: Solid Waste Scale Operator Department: Solid Waste External Hiring Range: $17.17 - $20.67 Compensation Grade: 2001 Posted Internally and Externally

Role Summary

The Buncombe County Solid Waste Department is hiring for a Scale Operator. This position will be responsible for duties such as providing customer service, weighing vehicles delivering waste to the Buncombe County Landfill or Transfer Station, and recording pertinent data associated with this process. This position will primarily report to the transfer station Scalehouse at 190 Hominy Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 and may also report to the landfill Scalehouse at 85 Panther Branch Rd, Alexander, NC 28701 as needed. This position reports to the Solid Waste Scale Supervisor and works as part of a team of three. The role requires 40 hours per week within the solid waste department, with overtime (paid at time and a half) and mandatory Saturday work. There is flexibility in scheduling during the regular workweek. The position may also involve extended periods of standing outside, especially during high-traffic times.

Key Responsibilities

• interacting with customers
• handling cash transactions
• processing card payments efficiently and accurately

Essential Functions

• Weigh trucks, read scales, record pertinent information, and direct traffic at the landfill or transfer station
• Responsible for initial waste screening to ensure illegal/prohibited items are not accepted
• Fill outweigh ticket on each vehicle and records information to applicable account
• Compute bills, issue receipts, record amount received, and reconcile banking statement
• Collect tipping fees and make bank deposits
• Review and verify records and reports to ensure that required information is provided and is correct
• Compute a variety of arithmetic calculations using a calculator or computer
• Provide information to patrons concerning dumping fees and locations
• Perform custodial duties to clean and maintain scale house
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience

• High School or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year experience
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Training and Experience

• SWANA Operator training required within first twelve months of hire

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Possession of a valid State issued driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation of a solid waste scale and the associated peripheral equipment used in weighing and recording weights of vehicles delivering waste to the landfill
• Knowledge of pertinent ordinances, policies, and procedures associated with waste disposal
• Knowledge of basic clerical and bookkeeping principles
• Ability to accurately read scales and record data
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports from recorded data
• Ability to screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to proper source

EEO Statement

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective. It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Benefits

Buncombe County Government offers a first in class benefits package which promotes employee health and well-being.