Scale Attendant

Overview

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut‑offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/23/26, 2/6/26 (Final).

Under close supervision, performs a variety of tasks related to the receiving of refuse material from the general public, businesses, and private waste haulers; assessment and collection of disposal fees and recording of solid waste statistical information at the disposal site and transfer stations. Assignments include rotating between the remotely located scale houses based on a predetermined schedule, working in a non‑traditional office environment, having extensive public contact and on occasion working alone.

• General principles, practices and procedures of cashiering
• Basic record keeping techniques to ensure current and accurate information
• Common office operating procedures
• Basic arithmetic to make calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions)
• Principles and practices of effective customer service
• File maintenance and organization
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Understand and follow applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations related to disposal site and transfer station operations
• Operate automated platform scale utilizing a computer system and make readings with accuracy and speed
• Handle and count money, make change and balance a cash drawer
• Detect malfunctioning of the scales and computer equipment
• Make mathematical computations with high degree of accuracy and speed
• Maintain accurate records and files of transactions
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Respond to questions, complaints, issues, and concerns in a polite, courteous, respectful, tactful, and non‑confrontational manner
• Collect and compile a variety of data and information
• Operate a variety of office equipment, such as computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, etc.
• Read, speak and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

There are no mandatory education or experience requirements.

Criminal History and Background Checks
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The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82‑602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B‑5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process.

In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement
: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet…