Job Details

The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Scale House Attendant I to fill a full-time position in the Solid Waste division of the Public Works Department.
This recruitment will be merged with the existing Scale House Attendant I eligibility list from March 2025 and will be used to fill the current vacancy, as well as subsequent vacancies (City-wide) that occur during the life of the list.
* Greet the general public and answer telephone calls.
* Provide accurate and consistent information to the public regarding facility policies, waste types and assessed fees.
* Estimate, collect and account for disposal fees and issue weight tickets.
* Learn and implement program policies and regulations.
* Communicate clearly and concisely, on the phone, and by radio with employees in the field both orally (on radio) and in writing.
* Follow opening and closing procedures for the scale houses, i.e. stock cash drawers and supplies, perform end of day close out, cash balancing, back up data base, etc.
* Data Entry.
* Payroll Entry.
* Prepare documents, i.e. over/short forms, change orders, z-out, bills of lading and other documents. Compile special reports.
* Performing other duties as assigned
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* Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, cashiering procedures.
* Knowledge of operation of standard office machines.
* Knowledge of basic computer operation.
* Knowledge of basic math, English, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
* Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.
* Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy, and cooperation in handling the public and all those with whom the employee comes into contact with in the performance of duties.
* Ability to perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and speed.
Education and Experience:
* Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
* Typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent.
* Typical experience would include one-year prior clerical or cashiering experience, coursework, or training.
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You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.
Examination Process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof.
* This recruitment will be adding to an eligibility that may be used to fill current and future vacancies that occur during the life of the list.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
* Positive past employment references
* Review of a driver history record
* Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
* Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
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