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Scalehouse Operator

Salary

$19.79 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

33 hours/week with Benefits

Job Number

02749

Department

Solid Waste

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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+ Benefits

General Summary

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40% , including:

+ Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one

+ 11 paid holidays annually

+ Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution

+ 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)

+ Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs

+ Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

The Ada County Landfill is YOUR landfill. The facilities and services are available to every resident of Ada County. The Landfill is dedicated to serving Idaho’s largest community, keeping it a safe environmental place to live and work. Ada County is a great place to work!

The Ada County Landfill seeks to proactively manage County waste disposal facilities, enforce applicable codes, and provide reasonably priced and environmentally acceptable methods for solid and hazardous wastes reduction and disposal for County residents and businesses.

Work Shift Schedule

* Ada County Scalehouse Operators work 3 shifts a week, 11 hours each, for a total of 33 hours per week! This position has a s et weekly schedule working Thursday, Friday or Saturday coverage. If a convenient schedule plus fantastic benefits appeal to you, apply today! *

Learn more about Ada County Landfill by visiting their website: Ada County Landfill (https://adacounty.id.gov/landfill/)

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

The Scalehouse Operator greets customers, oversees incoming waste, weighs vehicles, determines proper charges, directs customers to appropriate dump locations and maintains controlled access to the landfill. In addition, this position receives, accounts for, and follows specific procedure of monies collected at the landfill.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This position performs routine and simple work under general supervision and according to pre-defined guidelines and processes.

Essential Functions

+ Acts as front-facing contact for public, greeting customers onsite upon arrival at the county landfill;

+ Provides instruction to customers on proper disposal of various waste materials;

+ Inspects vehicles entering the landfill, both physically and via camera views, and identifies hazardous, unauthorized, or unacceptable waste;

+ Uses scale to weigh incoming loads to determine appropriate charges;

+ Estimates the volume of waste for each customer;

+ Receives payment onsite at the Scalehouse and performs accurate cash handling duties following specific department processes regarding payments collected;

+ Evaluates load contents and identifies hazardous, unauthorized, or unacceptable waste in accordance with landfill guidelines;

+ Performs data entry duties regarding disposal of various waste materials;

+ Coordinates activities with Solid Waste Manager to admit only permissible materials;

+ Directs customers to appropriate locations within landfill;

+ Controls admittance to the landfill including opening and closing gates and cashier's office;

+ Provides information and answers customer’s inquiries related to landfill operations;

+ Receives incoming telephone calls from customers or members of the general public.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

+ Disburses copies of County Ordinance for questionably secured loads;

+ Provides pricing information to customers on potential future loads;

+ Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements

+ High school diploma or equivalent;

+ Previous cashier experience preferred;

+ Knowledge of cash handling procedures;

+ Knowledge of basic math, general business arithmetic and transactions;

+ Ability to operate a computer and general office equipment;

+ Ability to understand, follow and communicate verbal and written directions;

+ Ability to attend to customer needs and provide good customer service under stressful situations;

+ Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with other landfill staff;

+ Ability to maintain productivity and accuracy during high traffic conditions;

+ Ability to accurately calculate weight and calculate payments;

+ Ability to work with minimal supervision when management is unavailable;

+ Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with established protocol.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

+ Days-off are rotated periodically.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

+ Work is performed onsite at the Ada County Landfill;

+ Work is performed inside and outside in areas that are subject to changing climatic conditions and in inclement weather in open areas;

+ Work is performed in an office setting and requires sitting or standing at a desk for long periods of time;

+ The incumbent will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment when handling wastes and responding to spills, accidents or incidents.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

+ Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

+ 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

+ Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

+ Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ 8 weeks paid Parental Leave

+ Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

+ Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

+ 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

+ Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

+ NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

Employer

Ada County

Department

Solid Waste

Address

10300 Seaman's Gulch Rd. Boise, Idaho, 83714

Website

www.adacounty.id.gov

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