Landfill Scale Operator

Job Overview

This classification performs routine work in the operation of scales and related equipment at a County landfill. The role encompasses weighing and recording the weight of solid waste brought by trucks, preparing records, making payments, preparing bank deposits, estimating cubic yardage in case of scale breakdown, maintaining scales, and providing customer service. Daily reports are prepared and appropriate decisions are made in accordance with policies, rules, procedures, regulations, rates, and hours of operation.

3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, Florida 34211

Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:30 am–6:00 pm

$18.40 – $23.00

• Weigh vehicles using an electronic scale connected to a computer to determine the weight of solid waste.
• Receive payments or enter charges in the computer; correctly count money, maintain a petty cash fund, and perform accurate mathematical computations.
• Make daily bank deposits and prepare daily and monthly reports.
• Make appropriate decisions regarding applicable policies, rules, procedures, regulations, rates, hours of operations, and customer information computer systems.
• Estimate cubic yardage of waste in case of computer or scale breakdown.
• Perform daily sight inspection and cleaning of the scales.
• Work efficiently and tactfully in a demanding, high‑stress environment to answer and satisfy all customer inquiries and complaints.
• Prepare and communicate information clearly, effectively, and tactfully in oral and written communication; establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other County departments, other agencies, and the public.
• Provide support and informal training in Scalehouse operations to other team members when requested.
• Order and process daily operating needs for the Scalehouse.
• Report and travel to various work locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities when required.

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance. The role involves sitting for extended periods while working on a computer.

• High school graduate or recognized equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years clerical customer‑service oriented experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years cashiering experience.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

• Ability to learn landfill fees in relation to materials brought to the landfill.
• Ability to operate an electronic weighting scale and computer console.
• Ability to make routine arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and to prepare routine reports.
• Ability to sit or stand at a workstation utilizing a personal computer and maintaining concentration for sporadic periods of time.
• Skill in computer operations, including pertinent software applications and a specialized customer‑service system.

Priority consideration will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans in accordance with Florida law. Applicants claiming preference must provide appropriate documentation.

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

Manatee County Government is a drug‑free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

Employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position to meet employee, county, and public needs.