LANDFILL - ATTENDANT

Landfill Temporary Part-Time Position The primary duties of this position are operating computerized scales to determine the weight of the load and corresponding usage/tipping fees. The position collects tipping fees and monitors incoming loads to identify and categorize waste to direct haulers to the correct location for disposal. The position works in and outdoors at the landfill and in all types of weather, dirt, and dust. The landfill contains less than sanitary conditions. Essential Job Functions include managing each load entering the landfill, inspecting and examining loads of waste entering landfill to identify and categorize waste, ensuring special waste loads are accompanied by the proper paperwork and documenting loads accordingly, manually entering after-hours load tickets into the scale software system, completing septage origin slips from septic haulers, directing drivers to the proper area of landfill and/or denying entrance of unauthorized materials, operating computerized scales to determine the weight of the load and corresponding usage/dumping fees, calculating fees or fixed prices for each load/item, collecting money and issuing receipts, balancing cash drawer and currency for daily closing report, communicating with equipment operators over CB radio regarding any special waste loads, unloading assistance requested, and any pertinent information needed for the operators regarding incoming loads, minimal exposure to hazardous materials including accepting used sharps from landfill customers, educating customers on landfill procedures as well as providing education on recycling, landfill events, Oregon Paint Care, Oregon E-Cycles, and various other programs, and fielding incoming phone calls. Competencies include the ability to communicate clearly with customers and deal with difficult customers and situations, knowledge of basic cashiering functions including calculating fees, issuing receipts, and balancing cash, preferred sufficient knowledge of municipal waste to properly identify items and determine acceptability, basic computer and phone skills, working safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others, working both independently and in a teamwork manner with other employees, and required to attend cash handling classes and other training classes as assigned. Typical qualifications include supervisory responsibilities over employees, an active role including extended periods of standing and walking, filing, lifting, carrying, and snow shoveling may be required, routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, credit card terminals, and fax machines, working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and being regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to sit, stand, walk, lift, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, twist and bend, and reach with hands and arms. This is a Temporary Part-time position. Days and hours of work are Thursday through Saturday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Occasional travel is expected. Required education and experience include a high school graduate or GED equivalent, one year of customer service experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Additional eligibility requirements include being able to complete a thorough employment and/or criminal history check, successfully passing a pre-employment drug test, and providing official proof of college degree and certified transcripts. This position is 'at-will', and either Crook County or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause. Crook County is an equal-opportunity employer.