Landfill Operations Clerk

Work involves use of scale software to receipt customers for landfill waste disposal. This position is responsible for the accurate reporting of waste disposal and collecting applicable fees.
                    

• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Uses scales, computerized and mechanical, to determine net weights for landfill fees due from residential and commercial customers. 
• Surmises incoming materials rapidly and effectively for an average of 350 customers daily; directs customers to required field location for material type.
• Rejects vehicles entering the landfill with suspicious loads that might contain hazardous wastes or other impermissible wastes. 
• Operates cash registers and point-of-sale machines to receipt customers and simultaneously process tickets using landfill software.
• Answer telephones and communicate effectively the landfill services, billing methods and any special requirements. 
• Reconcile system generated revenue reports for daily 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 of customer service experience involving public contact and balancing a cash drawer or related work. 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

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 25 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.

Salary : $37,502 - $56,243