Scalehouse​/Equipment Operator; Bozeman Convenience Site

This position is responsible for providing customer service, cashiering, monitoring, and processing customers through the facility’s scale house at the Bozeman Convenience Site. The position requires the operation of a CAT 305 Mini-Excavator to compact and place bulky waste in roll-boxes to maximize volume and space. Assists with the collection and management of municipal solid waste, household hazardous waste, green waste and bulky waste disposed of at the facility.

Performs a variety of facility and site maintenance duties including snow/ice removal, litter clean up, scale building maintenance and assists with special projects assigned by supervisor.

The position reports to the Assistant Solid Waste Director and does not supervise other personnel.

Work Schedule:
Tuesday – Saturday 7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

• Customer service cashiering, record keeping, basic office equipment operations, and operation of light and medium duty equipment including mini-excavators, skid steers, mowers, weed eaters and snow/ice removal equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consisting of full boxes of scale tickets, paper, facility records, bulky waste items, HHW/oil/antifreeze waste containers, and litter bags.
• Monitoring and maintaining safety protocols, working effectively under adverse weather and site conditions, and coordinating tasks and procedures with others.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of computers, printers, software systems and email communications are preferred.
• Experience and knowledge with state and federal solid waste rules and regulations is preferred.

The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma plus two (2) years of experience in retail or customer service, cashiering, office operations, light and medium duty equipment operations, or related field.

Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Montana or obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within six months of hire and be insurable under the County’s liability policies. Safety task training and certification for First Aid/AED/CPR and 24 HAZWOPER will be provided during the first year of employment.

As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal and driving background check.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.