Seasonal Scalehouse Operator

The salary range for this position is $21.10 hourly.

Thurston County Public Works is seeking a reliable and customer-focused temporary Scalehouse Operator to join our dynamic Solid Waste team. In this temporary position, you will assist customers and collect fees at our Thurston County Solid Waste facilities located in Lacey, Rainier, and Rochester.

This temporary position may work part‑time up to 40 hours per week, including weekends, and is anticipated to last six (6) months from the hire date.

• Measures loads of refuse for cubic yardage to determine cost; determines categories for loads.
• Collects fees explaining the rate structure and issues receipts.
• Answers phone calls from the public for information on dumping.
• Logs daily and weekly receipt sheets and deposits cash receipts weekly.
• Performs custodial maintenance of facilities daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work Environment – The work is performed at a transfer station and will be done outside, inside, and in a small kiosk. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions is present.
• Schedule – Hours will vary based on operational needs and may range from part-time to full-time, including weekends and holidays.
• Travel Requirements – Travel to other Solid Waste sites will be required.
• Customer Interactions – Daily interactions in person with the public and Thurston County staff.

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out‑of‑pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre‑tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program that allows full‑time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year work experience requiring public contact and cashiering duties.
• Current Washington State Driver’s License.

• Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Customer service experience.
• Previous cash handling experience.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with co‑workers and the public; ability to take oral and written instructions, adaptable to changing work conditions/tasks, and at times work independently.

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact Cindi Strobl, Tollhouse Supervisor, at 360‑867‑2903 or cindi.stroblrston.wa.us.

• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Not represented by a union.
• Not eligible for benefits.

• Application
• Supplemental Questions

Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

Thurston County is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786‑5498. Those who are deaf, deaf‑blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7‑1‑1 (or 1‑800‑833‑6388) to connect with Washington Relay.