Scalehouse Attendant

Hennepin County’s Environment and Energy Department is seeking a Scale House Attendant to process commercial hauler transactions at the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station and Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC), and to handle resident transactions at citizen drop-off facilities that manage household hazardous waste, recyclables, and problem materials such as electronics and appliances.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into this position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

Location and hours

This part-time position works at three sites:

• Brooklyn Park Transfer Station (BPTS), 8100 Jefferson Hwy, Brooklyn Park, MN
• South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center, 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN
• Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC), 505 N 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN

Public transportation is available only at HERC. The position requires 20–30 hours per week, including early-morning shifts (starting at 3:45 am) and weekend shifts at all locations.

About the role

This is a limited-duration (temporary), part-time, non-benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years. It is internally classified as an Office Specialist I.

Responsibilities

• Operate Point of Sale (POS) systems and process financial transactions.
• Greet residents and commercial haulers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Record all business transactions efficiently.
• Answer customer questions professionally, by phone or in person.
• Multitask various duties while working in the scale house.
• Communicate with external partners and vendors.

Requirements

One of the following:

• One or more full-time equivalent years of office clerical experience.
• Six months of office clerical experience plus completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.

Note: Education may substitute for experience on a semester (12 credits) basis.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with scale-house software (Paradigm or CompuWeigh).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Access.
• Experience using call-center systems.
• Customer-service experience in person and by telephone.
• Experience performing cash transactions or processing electronic payments.
• Ability to work in a high-volume customer-service center.
• Ability to record all commercial hauler and resident transactions in the county’s Paradigm software.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently with minimal direction.

About the department

The Environment and Energy Department protects and preserves the environment to enhance quality of life for current and future generations. The department engages communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions, focusing on waste reduction, ecosystem preservation, clean energy, and environmental stewardship.

About Hennepin County

Hennepin County is Minnesota’s largest county government. Employees work to improve health, safety, and quality of life for all residents. Jobs align with the mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, inequities, and create opportunity. Employees receive competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits, and opportunities for growth.