Scale Operator

The Job

San Bernardino County Wants You to Join Our Team!

The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division, is recruiting for Scale Operators who operate a platform scale, classify waste material, and determine and collect waste disposal fees at County disposal sites.

Duties may include the following:

• Weigh vehicles at the entrance, determine refuse classification, apply fees, prohibit unacceptable waste, record data, and collect fees through cash, customer accounts or credit cards. Also issue receipts and determine tare weight.
• Maintain scale by daily calibration, keep the weigh station orderly, report malfunctions promptly.
• Enforce regulations, refuse entry to non-compliant patrons, prevent unauthorized salvaging; provide courteous assistance.
• Manage site opening and closing, clear patrons, secure the area; balance daily cash, prepare reports and deposits.
• Manage traffic during busy times, address stalled vehicles, report accidents, complete necessary forms.
• Answer public inquiries regarding fees, hours, site openings, and provide directions over the phone.

For more detailed information, refer to the Scale Operator job description.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

Click the link below for additional details:

Benefits By Occupation al Unit: Craft, Labor, and Trades

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Positions are subject to emergency call backs and will be assigned to various work locations throughout the County without advance notice. Incumbents will be scheduled for rotating shifts, which include weekends and holidays, and must be available for overtime as needed by the Division. Interested candidates must indicate availability on the application and in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Travel: A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained. Employees in this class are required to use their personal vehicles and must show proof of automobile liability insurance. Employees are compensated in accordance with County and department policies for mileage incurred during the course of work.Employees will be required to drive in extreme weather conditions and to various disposal sites.

Assignment: Candidate must be willing to accept assignments at any disposal site within the County.

Physical: Employees regularly walk, stand, bend, squat and occasionally work near equipment on rough, uneven, rocky or slippery surfaces. Employees are exposed to dust, vehicle emissions, noise, odors and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must successfully pass a physical, background check, and drug test prior to appointment.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: O ne (1) year of (full-time equivalent) cashiering or bookkeeping experience, which includes extensive public contact.

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Shift: Must be available to work rotating shifts; indicate availability on the application and in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook and file management experience are highly desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by June 6, 2025 at 5 PM . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline . Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Craft, Labor & Trades Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 6/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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