Scale Operator

All candidates interested in this position will need to complete an online application at www.cityofalcoa-tn.gov no later than August 15, 2025 by 4:30pm.

DEFINITION OF CLASS

This position performs duties associated with the operation of certified truck scales, waste inspection, waste segregation, and waste screening in support of daily landfill operations. The position involves extensive communication and contact with the general public. The position requires extensive visual examination, documentation and decision making skills for proper determination of waste disposal. The position also involves manual labor and working outside in adverse weather conditions. Employees in this class shall possess (1) interpersonal skills and abilities that allow interaction with the general public in a positive manner, (2) the physical strength necessary to manually move and assist with movements of waste materials such as tires and appliances, and (3) decision making skills and eyesight that allow for the proper segregation of waste materials. Employees in this class shall be self-motivated and able to perform their duties with minimal supervision. Employees in this class generally exercise no supervision. Work assignments are received directly from an immediate supervisor or from a leadworker working independently of direct supervision. This is a safety-sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED

OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent, with one (1) year customer service, waste operations, or related experience

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of valid Tennessee Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A mix of office / clerical work and outside work. Outside work is performed in all weather conditions involving observation, waste screening duties, and manual labor. Exposure to dirt, water, dust, snow, rain, sun, fog, wind, changes in temperature, smoke, fumes, odors, oils, grease, and mud.

Possible exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, or chemical hazards generally associated with a landfill solid waste disposal operation.

The duties described in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not excuse them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.84 - $27.15 per hour

Benefits:

Work Location: In person