Scale Attendant - Temporary - Part Time/Relief - Public Works

Salary : $19.14 - $25.61 Hourly

Location : Salem, OR

Job Type : Part-Time Relief / On-Call

Job Number : T345-2025-1

Department : Public Works

Division : Environmental Services

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 06

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Works at a county-operated disposal site or transfer station weighing vehicles on a computerized scale, issues weight tickets, makes change.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a supervisor, who reviews work for conformance to standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Operates a computerized scale system, types, inspects loads and determines correct rate to charge, visually confirms the information on the monitor, measures and computes volume, collect fees and make change, keeps accurate records, balances paperwork and completes closing paperwork for deposits as assigned.
• Successfully interacts with a variety of personality types.
• Answers the telephone, uses calculator, Visa / MC authorization terminal, and various computer components.
• Maintains cleanliness of scale deck and approach, scale booth and surrounding area.
• Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.
• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical / support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend / holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of math; recycling programs. Basic skill in operating a computer.

Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads; lift and move 30 pounds; stand for long periods of time; work in inclement weather; work around compostable material; work with a minimum of supervision; keep accurate and complete records; perform simple math calculations and make change; work well with the public, especially in conflict situations; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with the public, co-workers and other agencies; effectively communicate; stack tires, and climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts and moves up to 30 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 30 lbs. up to 50 feet; operates a keyboard; uses rapid-mental / hand / eye coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; sees using depth perception; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke; noise, blood and body fluids, and vehicle exhaust; may use ladders and / or scaffolding.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and / or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have involving manual labor. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)

Indicate how many years of full-time experience you have with running transactions (cash, credit cards, and checks). (One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.)

Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you in public relations or customer service. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)

Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have in the basic use of a computer. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)

Required Question

Salary : $19 - $26