Manatee County Government

Landfill Scale Operator

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Pay$18.40 - $27.60 / hour
LocationBradenton/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 4929156
      Work Location: 3333 Lena Rd, Bradenton, Florida 34210
      Work Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 7:30am - 6:00pm

      Expected Starting Hourly Range : $18.40 - $23.00

      **Position will not be filled PRIOR to 5/31/2025**

      This classification performs routine work in the operation of scales and related equipment at a County landfill. Work involves responsibility for the operation of scales and related equipment in weighing and recording the weight of solid waste brought to the landfill in trucks by contract trash collectors and private citizens. Work includes preparing and maintaining daily records.

      Working Conditions
      Outdoor and Office environment; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 75 lbs. with assistance. Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

      Essential Functions
      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.

      Weighs vehicles by means of an electronic scale connected to a computer to determine the weight of solid waste brought to the landfill for disposal.

      Receives payments or makes charge entry in computer; correctly counts money, maintains petty cash fund and makes accurate mathematical computations.

      Makes daily bank deposits and prepares daily and monthly reports.

      Makes appropriate decisions of applicable policies, rules, procedures, regulations, rates, hours of operations and the customer information computer systems, effectively executes all intermediate skills associated with customer service, including, but not limited to, answering and effectively satisfying all customer requests, inquiries and complaints.

      Estimates cubic yardage of waste in case of computer or scale breakdown.

      Performs daily sight inspection and cleaning of the scales.

      Works efficiently and tactfully in a demanding, high stress environment to answer and effectively satisfy assigned inquiries and complaints.

      Prepares and communicates information clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, other County departments, other agencies, and the public.

      Provides support and informal training in the operations of both the Scalehouse to other team members, when requested.

      Order and process daily operating needs for the Scalehouse.

      Reports and travels to various work locations.

      Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

      High school graduate/equivalent.

      Minimum three (3) years clerical customer service-oriented experience.

      Minimum of two (2) years cashiering experience.

      Valid driver's license, with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

      Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      Ability to learn landfill fees in relation to materials brought to the landfill.

      Ability to operate an electronic weighting scale and computer console.

      Ability to make routine arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and to prepare routine reports.

      Ability to sit or stand at a workstation utilizing a personal computer and maintaining concentration for sporadic periods of time.

      Skill in computer operations, including pertinent software applications and a specialized Customer Service system.
  • About the company

      Manatee County Area Transit provides public transportation for Manatee County, Florida and is operated by the county.