SENIOR SCALE OPERATOR                                                       0269

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises and partici­pates in the activities of Scale Operators and others engaged in the weighing of vehicles at a municipal facility, the determination of vehicle classification, the estimation and collection of fees and the issuance of receipts.  The incum­bent receives supervision from a person responsible for the operation of the facility through observation of work performed, consultation and review of records maintained. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Supervises and participates in the activities of Scale Operators and Cashiers at a municipal highway yard;

          Weighs vehicles on a computerized scale system;

          Records  the weight of materials issued from the yard for inventory control and charge-back purposes;

          Determines the amount of fees;

          Collects fees and issues receipts;

          Reconciles receipts for bank deposits;

          Develops improved programs and procedures for weighing vehicles and estab­lishing fee schedules;

          Responsible for scale house equipment;

          Prepares summary reports of receipts and tonnage;

          May schedule Scale Operators; train new personnel.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of basic arithmetic as it relates to the calculation of weights; skill in the operation of cash registers and scales used in the weigh­ing of vehicles; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to make rapid and accurate arithmetic computations; ability to maintain a variety of routine clerical records; ability to receive cash and make change with accuracy and speed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Three (3) years of experience in the weighing of vehicles to determine the charges and verify nature of the contents.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Scale Operator.

 

 

 

R94/12/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive