What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADEM Landfill Operator Certified - Scale Clerk position at UDP BRUNDIDGE LLC?
A landfill scale clerk is responsible for operating the scale at a landfill, weighing incoming vehicles carrying waste, recording weight data into a computer system, collecting payments from customers, inspecting loads for compliance with regulations, directing trucks to appropriate disposal areas, and maintaining accurate records while providing customer service in a potentially demanding environment.
Key responsibilities of a landfill scale clerk may include:
- Weighing vehicles: Operating the computerized scale to accurately weigh incoming waste trucks.
- Data entry: Recording vehicle weight, customer information, and other relevant details into the computer system.
- Payment collection: Receiving payment from customers for waste disposal fees, including handling cash and checks.
- Load inspection: Visually inspecting incoming loads to ensure compliance with landfill regulations regarding waste types and proper disposal.
- Customer service: Answering customer questions, directing trucks to appropriate disposal areas, and addressing concerns.
- Recordkeeping: Maintaining accurate daily logs, reports, and financial records.
- Scale maintenance: Performing routine cleaning and basic maintenance on the scale equipment.
- Compliance enforcement: Ensuring customers adhere to landfill rules and regulations.
- Cash handling: Accurately counting and reconciling cash receipts, making daily bank deposits.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and operating scale software
- Strong math skills for accurate calculations of weight and payments
- Excellent customer service abilities to interact with customers in a professional manner
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of data
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions and potentially challenging weather
- Knowledge of relevant waste disposal regulations and safety procedures