Job Description
Salary: $19.72 - $26.38 Hourly
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 345-2026-2
Department: Public Works
Division: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. Marion County Public Works is looking for a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Scale Attendant to welcome customers at our disposal sites and help keep our operations running smoothly. As the first point of contact, you'll greet visitors, operate our computerized scale system, issue tickets, process payments, and maintain accurate records. If you enjoy helping people, take pride in being detail-oriented, and want to be part of a supportive team that plays a vital role in our community, we'd love to have you apply.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Works at a county-operated disposal site or transfer station weighing vehicles on a computerized scale, issues weight tickets, makes change.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of a supervisor, who reviews work for conformance to standards.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. - Communicate and access information via computer.
- Attend after hour's meetings.
- Operates a computerized scale system, types, inspects loads and determines correct rate to charge, visually confirms the information on the monitor, measures and computes volume, collect fees and make change, keeps accurate records, balances paperwork and completes closing paperwork for deposits as assigned.
- Successfully interacts with a variety of personality types.
- Answers the telephone, use calculator, Visa/MC authorization terminal, and various computer components.
- Maintains cleanliness of scale deck and approach, scale booth and surrounding area.
- Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.
- May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING - Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by experience in a landfill, scale operation or disposal site; AND
- One year of experience in public relations, money handling and basic use of computer; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to be bonded.
- This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
- The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
- This assignment is represented by a union.
- This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
- Typical Work Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Basic knowledge of math; recycling programs. Basic skill in operating a computer.
Ability to climb up on vehicles to inspect loads; lift and move 50 pounds; stand for long periods of time; work in inclement weather; work around compostable material; work with a minimum of supervision; keep accurate and complete records; perform simple math calculations and make change; work well with the public, especially in conflict situations; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with the public, co-workers and other agencies; effectively communicate; stack tires, and climb up on vehicles to inspect loads.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts and moves up to 30 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 30 lbs. up to 50 feet; operates a keyboard; uses rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; sees using depth perception; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke; noise, blood and body fluids, and vehicle exhaust; may use ladders and/or scaffolding.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VISA SPONSORSHIP Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE - One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail if you wish to request an accommodation.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
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This position works with monolingual Spanish speaking clients which requires the person in this position to have bilingual English/Spanish verbal skills. Do you meet this requirement?
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This position requires handling money, making change, and balancing daily deposits. Please describe your experience with cash handling, credit card transactions, and reconciling records.
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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have in public relations or customer service. One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year or more
- None of the above
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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have in money handling and handling transactions. One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year or more
- None of the above
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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have in basic use of a computer. One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year or more
- None of the above
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