Work involves the operation of the computer system used to determine gross, net and tare weights of vehicles utilizing landfill facilities. This position is responsible for collecting monies through receiving and receipting landfill tickets and fees.

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  Provides initial and direct customer service to residents and companies entering the landfill.
• Use scales, computerized and mechanical to determine tare and net weights for landfill payments due from residential and commercial customers.
• Knowledge of waste being disposed to surmise the size and type of load rapidly and effectively for average of 250 customers daily and give directions to dump site.
• Visually inspect and reject vehicles entering the Landfill with suspicious loads that might contain hazardous wastes or wastes that are not permitted in the landfill. Report any suspicious loads.
• Operate cash registers to receipt and secure monies while appropriately processing software system receipts.
• Answer telephones, explain landfill services, billing methods and special requirements to the public.
• Review and reconcile system generated revenue transmittal reports for daily gate receipts against charge accounts, credit cards, cash, and check payments.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year administrative, clerical or related work involving public contact.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed indoors with exposure to fumes and loud noise from equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is sedentary in nature involving sitting, occasional standing, walking, bending, crawling and lifting less than 10 pounds.

EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.