Email Opening Title Scale House Operator  Category Landfill   Description Application closing date: 5/29/2026 Full-time - 32 Hours a week - Health benefits Eligible Hiring pay range: $18.80 - $22.56 Full pay range: $18.80 - $26.32 This position is eligible for an additional bilingual pay differential  NOTE: Schedule changes are dependent on season operations: Summer Schedule: Friday - Monday Winter Schedule - Wednesday - Saturday   GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Greet customers at the Garfield County Landfill in West Rifle area, inspect loads of trash, make determinations as to any unacceptable items, identify items currently being recycled, weigh vehicles in and out, direct loads to appropriate dumping area. Handles currency and makes change.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Scale House Operation: Greets customers at landfill gate and instructs patrons about landfill regulations and procedures. Enforces policies as needed. Communicates to public the need to comply and directs the customer to proper unloading area. Inspects loads for unacceptable and/or hazardous items. Reports any illegal dumping of hazardous materials immediately to Supervisor. Directs customers to remove acid cell vehicle batteries from loads and directs the removal of any other items currently being segregated at the landfill. Assesses load content and enters vehicle information into computer. Weighs vehicles in and out, collects fees. Handles cash transactions, make change, and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Records transactions and balances the register, complete daily closeout procedures accurately and prepares and makes the end-of-day deposit. Reports fire or smoke on landfill site immediately to Rifle Fire Department and Supervisor. Answers phone and any landfill questions posed by the public. Assists in the inspection of random loads as necessary. Participates in training sessions as state and Federal regulations change. Observes safety precautions and wears appropriate safety equipment at all times. Uses and maintains County property in a safe and professional manner. Other duties as assigned.   CORE COMPETENCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs. Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. BENEFITS: Medical, Vision, Dental Disability & Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation & Sick Time Employee Wellness Programs Employee Gyms To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the following requirements.) Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience: One year of landfill or office experience. Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license.   PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Sitting/Standing: The primary task involves either sitting or standing at a desk, computer, or workstation for extended periods, performing administrative tasks, and using computer equipment. Reaching: Able to reach to accept forms of payments and other related items both in high and low areas. Walking/Mobility: Able to walk (or mobility alternative) during load inspections and up and down stairs. Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting and carrying of lightweight office supplies, documents, or small packages may be required, typically not exceeding 15 pounds. Bending and Reaching: May involve occasional bending or reaching to access office equipment, files, or supplies within standard office settings. Grasping and Typing: Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment, demonstrating fine motor skills for typing, clicking, and manipulating documents. Visual Acuity: Clear vision for inspecting loads for hazardous items and reading printed and on-screen materials, including text, graphics, and data, and for viewing computer monitors for extended periods. Hearing: Adequate hearing to engage in conversations, respond to telephone calls, respond to radio communications, alarms, and interact with colleagues in a typical office environment. Stamina: Maintain the ability to maintain focus, productivity, and attention to detail while working at a desk for standard office hours.   WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions that may vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, and to construction equipment and debris, fumes, odors, airborne particles, dust, and hazardous materials. The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of bodily injury from electrical shock or mechanical hazard. The employee is required to wear safety equipment to perform some of the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the indoor work environment is loud. The outdoor environment is typically loud and may occasionally be extremely loud.   WORK HOURS: Work hours are typically 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The employee may be required to work weekends and holidays depending on department needs. REQUIRED TRAVEL: None.   TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT: Computer and relevant software applications; calculators; telephone system; mobile phone; two-way radio. NOTE: This position requires a pre-employment background check which will include a Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these items. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Rifle, Colorado   Benefit Information To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $18.80 - $22.56   Full Pay Range $18.80 - $26.32   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number LAN-26-00002   Open Date 4/30/2026   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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