Data Entry In Jobs in Bend, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $3,892.94 - $4,968.50 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number: 2026-00094
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: IUOE
Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Solid Waste Department is responsible for the proper management of solid waste generated in Deschutes County. The Department operates Knott Landfill and four rural transfer stations where the public, contractors and waste collection companies deliver waste for disposal at Knott Landfill in Bend.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
As a Landfill Site Attendant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of what is considered one of the best landfill operations in the State of Oregon. Landfill Site Attendants work directly with our customers assessing and collecting fees, monitoring customer safety and assisting in control of customer movement in a busy environment. Our Landfill Site Attendants are the primary contact that the community has with the Department and the impressions from that interaction reflect on the quality of our operations and the positive customer experience.
Knott Landfill and our rural transfer stations are a dynamic work environment where conditions often change throughout the workday. Landfill Site Attendants work a 4-day/10-hour schedule. While individual employee work schedules vary due to the nature of our facility operating schedules, all employees get at least two days off in a row during their work week. Must be able to work additional hours and a flexible schedule when needed, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, to meet the needs of the department and emergencies.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to direct and assist the public in utilizing waste and recycling disposal sites; answer questions regarding procedures, fees, recycling, etc., enforce policies and procedures with customers, and provide directions to disposal areas.
• Collect fees in a professional manner; issue receipts; accurately enter and verify data into appropriate computer system, maintain related paperwork.
• Provide customer traffic control to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Maintain worksite in a clean, organized manner; including disposal areas, pick up litter on site as needed.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Payment/cash handling/cashiering.
• Customer service.
• Computer use and data entry.

Skill in:

• Cash handling, receipts, and electronic money transactions.
• Customer service and direct interaction with the public.
• Computer use and data entry.
• Safe operation of equipment.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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Compensation
$3,892.94 to $4,968.50 per month for a 173.33-hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
This position may also be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in FY27 pending budget adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.
BENEFITS:
Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please clickHERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• AND one (1) year of customer service experience, including data entry and payment processing;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in cashiering in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in basic computer entry skills.
• Experience in direct interaction with the public.

Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have the ability to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Work Environment:

• Work is performed while operating vehicles, getting in/out of vehicles, walking on uneven terrain, sometimes in adverse conditions. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly, 50 pounds occasionally. Stand for long periods of time and work on feet while outdoors.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.
If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
When Are you Eligible:
If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit our page and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.
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This position requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of customer service experience, including data entry and payment processing; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.
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Preference will be given for experience cashiering in a fast-paced environment. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please describe your experience cashiering in a fast-paced environment.
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Preference will be given for experience in basic computer entry skills. Do you have the ability to work within a computer program to accurately calculate and verify information on a computer-based operating system?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please explain your experience in basic computer entry skills and the ability to work within a computer program to accurately calculate and verify information on a computer-based operating system.
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Preference will be given for experience in direct interaction with the public. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please describe your experience in direct interaction with the public.
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Please explain why you are a good candidate for the landfill site attendant position.
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Are you willing and able to report for work at assigned locations and to rotate sites and work assignments as directed?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to travel to alternate substations throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

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