City of Waco is hiring: Solid Waste Scalehouse Attendant in Waco

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-01180
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: Landfill
Opening Date: 08/08/2025

Summary
Minimum Starting Salary is $19.6372 hourly, depending on qualifications.
The City of Waco Seeks

A dependable individual with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, dedicated to providing efficient and courteous service for the Solid Waste division of the Public Works department.
Minimum QualificationsRequired:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of customer service experience
• Valid Driver's License

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, performs customer service, dispatch, cash handling, and activity reporting functions for Solid Waste Division for Public Works Department (PWD).

Essential Functions

• Maintains positive customer relations by providing prompt, courteous and accurate service to the public by responding to PWD questions, complaints and requests for services and information. Escalates complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Maintains account and financial records, collects payments, accounts for revenue, processes documents, compiles data, and generates reports. Manages billing and invoicing accounts, reviews and verifies data, and maintains record systems. Performs cash handling responsibilities in adherence with PWD and City of Waco cash handling policies and procedures.
• Weighs vehicles entering the landfill and transfer station using computerized scale systems. Determines appropriate material codes and rates. Ensures all incoming materials comply with landfill and transfer station regulations and policies. Provides customers with receipts, weight tickets, and any necessary documentation.
• Prepares work orders and provides radio dispatch services for field personnel and/or work crews.
• Performs purchasing tasks including entering warehouse requisitions, processing departmental requisitions for purchase orders, completing check requests and processing P-card transactions.
• Performs duties within the scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies; duties may vary according to job assignments and/or worksite location which may include the Schroeder Administration office, 948A Landfill, 2400 Landfill, or Transfer Station, based on the department's needs.
• Works safely in accordance with the Site Safety Plan, Department Safety Plan, and supervisory directives.
• Driving is essential.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

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Do you hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question