Scale House Attendant - 4 day work week

Job Description:

Scale House Attendant - 4 day work week

Description

What You'll Be Doing

Join Our Team and Make an Impact in Your Community

Are you looking for a meaningful role where your work directly supports environmental efforts and serves your local community? Environmental Services is hiring a Scale House Attendant (4 Day Work Week) at the South Wake Landfill scale house. As a vital member of the Solid Waste team, you'll operate weight-based software, assist customers both in person and by phone, and help keep operations running smoothly.

If you're detail-oriented, customer-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you! Those with experience working in the solid waste industry are encouraged to apply.

About Our Team

Wake County Solid Waste scale houses are responsible for measuring over 500,000 tons of waste each year resulting in over $22 million dollars in payments from municipalities and vendors. Our team works collaboratively to accurately weigh in and weigh out haulers, treats our customers with respect and integrity, and strives for excellence in supporting our Solid Waste team at the scale house locations.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• No specific experience required
• USDA Weightmaster Certificate within 90 days of employment
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Scale house experience or equivalent experience
• Solid Waste industry experience

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Communication skills to convey information effectively (oral, written)
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel (spreadsheet creation/maintenance, basic formula functions

About This Position

Location: South Wake Landfill Apex, NC 27529

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Sat, 10 hour shift, rotating 4 days a week

Hiring Range: 24.37 - 26.51

Market Range: 24.37 - 28.65

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/23/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Salary:

24.37 - 26.51