Scale House Attendant - On-Call - Kittitas County, WA : Job Details

Salary: $22.93 Hourly Location : Ellensburg Job Type: Temporary Department: Solid Waste Opening Date: 03/03/2025 Closing Date: 3/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Description The On-Call Scale House Attendant operates the Kittitas County Solid Waste Transfer Station scale houses. Must maintain courteous and cooperative working relationships with administrative and other County personnel, public agencies, and the general public, and work under the guidance of Local/State/Federal regulations and County policies/procedures. This is an on-call position expected to work between 8 and 32 hours per week depending on staffing needs of the office. The duration of this position is no longer than 180 days. Examples of Duties Operation of Scale House

• Operate the scale house computer to obtain weight records of customers and waste haulers (incoming/outgoing).
• Fill in at multiple sites throughout the week to cover department needs.
• Inform customers of charges based on established fees.
• Direct customers to designated areas for disposal.
• Inspect all waste loads to screen for liquids, regulated and hazardous wastes.
• Complete all forms as required in accordance with the operations plan.
• Record cash received.
• Compute change to be returned to customers.
• Balance daily collections and receipts and maintain the cash drawer.
• Compute and make nightly deposits at the Treasurer's Office or the bank.
• Forward deposits daily paper work to the Solid Waste Office.
• Inform the public of available County Solid Waste Programs.
• Clean and maintain work areas on a regular basis.
• Open and close Recycle Oil Center (Saturdays).

Main Office Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line phones and greet customers with courtesy and a high level of professionalism.
• Clean and maintain work areas on a regular basis.
• Check voicemail and maintain messages; respond to customers or forward information to appropriate staff.
• Open and distribute mail.
• Assist with maintaining and updating department forms, materials, applications, and external website.
• Maintain department-wide records management, filing, and archiving.
• Perform financial transactions including fee collection, receipting, and depositing.
• Assist with data entry tasks and drafting correspondence, forms, reports, etc.
• Take temperatures at the compost facility as needed.
• Assist with maintaining compost records.

This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position. Additional department-related duties may be assigned as required. Typical Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of customer service experience.
• One (1) year in a cashier-oriented position processing regular cash/check transactions.
• Valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Supplemental Information Work is performed in a variety of indoor facilities and outdoor environments. Exposure to hazardous materials and inclement weather, including temperature extremes, and windy/dusty conditions may occur. The position requires frequent interactions with customers; must maintain professionalism at all times and handle frequent interruptions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, grasp, bend forward, and reach with arms and legs. Must have ability to lift push, pull, or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally higher with assistance. Must be physically capable of traversing a variety of terrain. Must have close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to read printed materials, computer screens, and monitors. Must also have adequate hearing and speech to communicate clearly in person, over the telephone and by radio. Safety rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times; personal protective equipment must be worn when required for employee safety. Work is typically performed during normal office hours, with some variation as needed. Reliable attendance and punctuality are required. Travel throughout the county and the local region is required; must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions and levels of daylight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Please describe your experience handling money in a fast-paced environment. Approximately how many customers per shift? 02 Please describe any previous experience you have had operating scales. 03 Please tell us about any experience you have had working independently. Required Question