Scale Attendant - SR

Operates a municipal scale to weigh refuse‑carrying vehicles at a refuse disposal site or transfer station; issues certificate of measure; prepares, processes and maintains records; and performs other related duties as required.

• Operates a mechanical scale in weighing vehicles carrying refuse.
• Identifies and punches license number or truck and route numbers on scale keyboard for record purposes.
• Selects proper certificates of measure for various types of loads and vehicles.
• Issues certificates of measure to weighted vehicles.
• Adjusts scale for the load being weighed.
• Locks scale to prevent damage to equipment and unlocks when truck is in position.
• Gives and receives applications from private haulers for billing accounts and explains basic regulations concerning disposal of refuse.
• Checks refuse or truck for conformance to regulations.
• Makes minor adjustments to scale daily to ensure accurate measurements.
• Prepares correction certificates when necessary.
• Informs Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Safety Office of vehicles weighed exceeding the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle.
• Prepares summary reports of total tonnage and cubic yardage by routes and trucks.
• Maintains records.
• Performs simple arithmetic computations.
• Operates an electronic computerized vehicle scale.
• Enters daily date/time data into the memory bank and ensures that the computer operates properly.
• Reviews and corrects incorrectly keyed data.
• Operates a motor vehicle to perform work‑related travel.
• Sweeps building housing the scales and rakes and cleans surrounding area.

• Graduation from high school.
• One year of work experience involving public contact.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i Driver License (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing.

Possession of a Public Measure master's license is required prior to completion of probation.

Knowledge of rules and regulations relating to the work; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; use of standard office machines, including computers; and arithmetic.

Ability to operate and monitor a large mechanical or an electronic computerized vehicle scale and other related equipment; make simple arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers accurately; keep records; summarize materials and prepare simple reports; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies pertinent to the weighing of vehicles and to the department; determine and perform necessary corrective actions during system malfunction and/or operator error;

follow oral and written instructions, and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Light

• Flexible working arrangements: options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all departments/agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick leave: start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: the County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and development: the County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County tuition reimbursement program: this scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public service loan forgiveness program: you may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement plan: the Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full‑time and part‑time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred…