Scale Operator - Flex

Tampa Port Authority About the Company

Port Tampa Bay (PTB) is a leader in the maritime industry, Florida's largest and most diverse seaport, acting as the primary gateway for waterborne commerce in West Central Florida. It's a major economic engine with a significant economic impact and job creation, handling a wide variety of cargo including bulk, break-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and container cargo. We also support cruise activities and ship repair facilities.

Salary Range: $35,000.00 - $68,950.00

This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled duties controlling traffic and operating a weighing scale in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, monitoring and reporting Port Authority's vessel Traffic movement, and providing excellent customer service in other assigned duties.

• Directs vehicle operators as they enter facility, aids vehicle operators in positioning vehicles on scales, and records gross and empty weights.
• Inspects vehicle cargos to ensure materials to be discharged do not violate applicable laws, rules, and/or regulations.
• Handle weigh transactions for trucks. Operate computerized truck scale for gross, net, tare weights for registering cargo weights for shipping documents.
• Distribute bill of lading and weigh receipts to proper customers.
• Records service fees on vouchers, adds new customer information in the system, verifies account information or processes credit card transaction for billing and completes receipts.
• Maintains various records and provides specific detailed monthly reports as required.
• Answer citizen and business phone calls on services.
• Monitors and reports vessel traffic, arrival and departure times, berth utilization and cargo loading and unloading and other related activities to ensure correct billing.
• Ensures fresh water service is provided to vessels as requested.
• Reads water and electricity meters to document usage for proper billing.
• Provides assistance, as directed, during emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Professional, friendly, courteous and outgoing attitude.
• Working knowledge of the functions, activities, requirements and objectives of scale house operations.
• Knowledge of the State, Federal, and Local regulations applicable to the scale house.
• Some knowledge of safety procedures and safety equipment.
• Skill in the use and operations of commercial weight scales.
• Ability to use general office equipment, including a computer and related software.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather conditions and high noise levels.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, and maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations and County ordinances governing port operations.
• Skill in the use of radio communications equipment.
• Ability to maintain work related records and prepare reports.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to interact effectively, confidently and professionally with PTB officials and employees, PTB tenants and the general public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
• Must possess honesty, integrity and sound professional judgment.

• A graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; and
• One or more years of experience involving toll or weigh station collecting, cashiering, or operations directly related to the duties of this position.
• One or more years of experience involving public contact
• Or any…