What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scalehouse Attendant-Part Time position at Kent County?
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Kent County Department of Public Works is seeking a part-time Scalehouse Attendant to provide assistance at a variety of facilities including the North Kent Transfer Station, South Kent Landfill, Waste-to-Energy Facility and the Recycling and Education Center. The attendant serves as the first point of contact for our Solid Waste Customers and is responsible for providing courteous customer service. Duties in this often fast paced environment include answering customer questions, weighing loads and assessing and collecting fees for all transactions including cash, debit or credit card. Also will complete reports and daily logs. This position will be scheduled to work 2 days per week (10 hour days), including frequent Fridays and Saturdays. The PT Scalehouse Attendant will be responsible for working the majority of hours to cover for FT Scalehouse Attendants on vacation/PTO. A weekly average greater than 20 hours per week is expected over the course of the year, and potentially multiple 40 hour weeks are expected during peak vacation seasons.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Kent County Department of Public Works is seeking a part-time Scalehouse Attendant to provide assistance at a variety of facilities including the North Kent Transfer Station, South Kent Landfill, Waste-to-Energy Facility and the Recycling and Education Center. The attendant serves as the first point of contact for our Solid Waste Customers and is responsible for providing courteous customer service. Duties in this often fast paced environment include answering customer questions, weighing loads and assessing and collecting fees for all transactions including cash, debit or credit card. Also will complete reports and daily logs. This position will be scheduled to work 2 days per week (10 hour days), including frequent Fridays and Saturdays. The PT Scalehouse Attendant will be responsible for working the majority of hours to cover for FT Scalehouse Attendants on vacation/PTO. A weekly average greater than 20 hours per week is expected over the course of the year, and potentially multiple 40 hour weeks are expected during peak vacation seasons.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- High school graduate or equivalent. and - Six months of successful work experience with proven ability in handling monetary transactions. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing The ability to operate a personal computer to perform transactions quickly and accurately is essential. Must be able to work independently, and must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.Additional Information: *Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application* Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
