A landfill scale clerk isresponsible 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