Job Title:Scalehouse TechnicianClosing Date/Time:Fri. 06/18/21 5:00 PM Pacific TimeSalary:$19.25 - $25.79 Hourly
$40,040.00 - $53,643.20 Annually
Job Type:Full TimeLocation:Metro Transfer Stations, Oregon
Position summary Benefits Supplemental Questions
Are you interested in joining a supportive team which helps people learn how to reduce waste and recycle? Are you a people person who is excited about providing great customer service? Do you have a passion for waste reduction and recycling, a commitment to equitable service delivery, coupled with a willingness to inform and educate? If so, you might be a great candidate to join Metro's Scalehouse team as a Scalehouse Technician.
Metro's Transfer Stations are part of the Garbage and Recycling Operations division of Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services Department. Our transfer stations provides essential garbage and recycling disposal services for residents and businesses.
This position will support the advancement of the goals of Metro’s strategic plan to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion and the 2030 Regional Waste Plan, both focused on advancing racial equity, reducing environmental and health impacts of products and maintaining and improving our garbage and recycling system.
What you will do
Weigh trucks delivering solid waste to disposal site. Use the point of sale software to process transactions Calculate fees based on Metro policy. Perform cashiering duties; collect fees and issue change and receipt.
Provide information to the public regarding Metro policy on recycling, uncovered load, and special waste and fee assessment.
Prepare reports summarizing daily shift activity and fee collection. Prepare daily deposit.
Collect information such as size, material codes and volume through the computerized scaling system, to assure accurate data for billing and development of Metro policy.
Record information regarding special materials, new commercial vehicles, special waste permits, account numbers and daily deposits. Compile reports on and/or distributes information as necessary.
Collect data and prepare special reports as requested.
Provide information to the public or other departments relative to Metro's policies, regulations and services.
Establish, maintain and revise both a physical and electronic filing system as needed.
May assist in training new employees.
Ensure site is adequately stocked with supplies and completes paperwork associated with both ordering and receiving supplies for the Scalehouse.
Traits for success
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment; Ability using good problem solving and decision-making judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Good math skills and the ability to calculate/estimate quickly; ability to make change and balance cash.
Ability to operate a cash register, adding machine and calculator, as well as other general office equipment necessary to performing the duties of the job.
Ability to perform the physical aspects of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. This includes frequent or continuous standing, fingering, reaching, sitting, bending, grasping, repetitive motions of the hands/wrists, handling and good general hearing. This position also may require occasional walking, kneeling, and lifting up to 35 pounds or carrying up to 15 pounds.
Comfort being exposed to weather (sometimes inclement) via open windows.
Ability to work effectively as a team member in a respectful and collaborative manner.
Ability to maintain professional demeanor under sometimes difficult circumstances and during conversations with customers who may be emotional or upset.
Ability to fulfill Metro's employee values of public service, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation and sustainability.
Experience and education
High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
At least one year of experience in a position requiring extensive interaction with the public; OR
Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
At Metro, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
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