The Winnebago Landfill is seeking a Scale Attendant to join their growing team.

This is a first shift position, schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm and every 3rd Saturday of the Monday from 5:30 am to 10:30 am. Position pays $18-$20 per hour with approximately 5-10 hours of potential weekly overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours. An excellent benefits package is also offered.

In this role you will operate the scale house to record weights, generate basic billing information, and accept payments for drop-off and sales. You will also perform clerical duties as required to support operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Operation of the scale house to record weights

• Greets customers, directs customers and other traffic, and answers questions accurately

• Performs other duties as assigned, including data entry and minor customer service responsibilities

• Troubleshoot when release/load numbers do not match

• Ensure all trucks are properly, and accurately weighed when entering and leaving the site

• Control traffic by giving verbal directions

• Ensures that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment

• Keeps immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring their attention

• Provides general upkeep of the Scale House

• Attends company sponsored training and meetings as directed

• Completes all administrative tasks including regular filing, and completes required reports

• Creates/adjusts bill of lading for all material movement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or future sponsorship

• Intermediate computer skills to create, and use forms including

• Beginner level Microsoft Excel experience required

• Strong attention to detail

• Dependable means of transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is a bonus but not required

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to safely push, pull, bend, twist, sit, stand, and walk.

• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment

• Ability to work with exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises

• Working ability to communicate effectively with dispatch, staff, and the public and to operate a radio and phone.

• Working ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and to hear at a level sufficient to communicate with staff and avoid safety concerns.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, customers, and supervisors.

• Ability to adhere to company rules and regulations

Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in a drug free environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.