Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Solid Waste Division provides curbside collection of garbage, yard waste, and recyclable materials and the operation and maintenance of the Orange County Landfill, two transfer stations, and recycling processing operations. The landfill is the largest publically owned and operated landfill in the State of Florida.
The Solid Waste Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Weighmaster. This position weighs vehicles and calculates the tipping fees utilizing a computer operated scale system at four (4) locations.
This position requires applicants to take and pass the Weighmaster Test (Basic Math) with a minimum score of 70%.
Only applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted to sit for this test. Qualified applicants will receive notification of their eligibility to participate via the email address provided on the application. The email will contain instructions on how to register for a test time and date. All applicants are responsible to include a current email address prior to submitting the application. Testing dates, locations and times are subject to change so it is important to check your email on a regular basis including the junk/spam folders.
Test tentative dates are scheduled as follows
Thursday January 21, 2021
Friday January 22, 2021
Monday January 25, 2021
Representative Duties
Performs record keeping duties such as handing cash drawer and reconciling monies daily.
Chooses appropriate rate for materials as specified on rate sheet.
Estimates cash deposit amounts for cash customers.
Processes transactions and issues receipts.
Assesses penalty charges for uncovered loads.
Sirens incoming waste for prohibited materials, medical wastes and notifies environmental staff of suspect loads of inspections.
Operates computerized scale system.
Chooses appropriate material codes, entering vehicle ID and other appropriate information into the system.
Answers customer’s questions or refers them when necessary.
Interact with customers on a regular basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent and one (1) year of experience performing record keeping
or cashier duties; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and the ability to deal effectively with irate customers. Must perform the Weighmaster test with a minimum score of 70%.
Notes
Hours per week: 40
Hours/Days of Work: Sunday – 7:45 am – 5:45 pm
Monday – 7:45 am – 5:45 pm
Thursday – 6:45 am – 4:45 pm
Friday – 3:45 am – 1:45 pm
(Will include some holidays and special events)
The selected applicant must submit to a pre-employment physical/drug test and a background investigation that includes but is not limited to fingerprinting and a polygraph examination before the start of employment.
Application Deadline
Posting Date: 12/18/2020
Closing Date: 12/26/2020
(Posting is subject to close without prior notice)
Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience which would qualify you for the position. Please ensure that all periods of employment including your current position, duties, hours worked, employment dates and educational background is completed.
Filure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.
Salary
$14.29 / Hourly
Salary based on qualification
Address
Orange County Utilities
Solid Waste Division
5901 Young Pine Road
Orlando, FL 32829
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans’ Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
To apply for this job please visit www.orangecountyfl.net.
