Weighbridge Officer

Up to 38 hours per week
- Casual/Part-time
- Attractive pay rates.

Maxima provides temporary and casual staff to a variety of industries in many different fields including office-based and industrial/trades. Assignments vary from days to months, depending on the needs of our clients.

One of our client are looking for an experienced Weighbridge Officer to join their team. As a Weighbridge Officer you will, coordinate the weighbridge office operations including undertaking weighbridge duties as required. Undertake the administration functions associated with weighbridge operations including
maintaining the weighbridge information system, waste acceptance and waste bookings processes. Assist with the administration functions of the Waste Services teams as required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Receive, analyse and respond efficiently to customer enquiries directed to Waste Services and Landfill Services.
- Assist in maintenance of weighbridge information system in coordination with the City’s IT services, ensuring the software is operationally efficient and licence compliant.
- Produce and coordinate system reporting as required.
- Ensure that the weighbridge information system is updated with correct classifications and charges and reports are generated as required.
- Liaise with the City’s IT services, ensuring the software is operationally efficient and licence compliant.
- Audit regularly the weighbridge software to ensure accuracy of data and execute necessary corrections.
- Manage waste acceptance and maintain accurate records in accordance with for the Department of Environment and Water Regulation Protection and other regulatory departments.
- Provide assistance to Senior Compliance and Waste Acceptance Officer to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Balance and prepare banking of money received at the Landfill facility, including from the recycling operations.
- Maintain accurate records to enable the efficient preparation of accounts for credit account customers and internal charges for City operations and respond to queries related to these accounts.
- Maintain the contaminated waste approvals and bookings system.

Requirements of the Job:

- Skills and Knowledge.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound public relations skills.
- Sound interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of cash handling and balancing procedures.
- Sound knowledge of banking and security procedures.
- Sound knowledge of credit facility processes.
- Sound understanding of waste acceptance criteria.
- Knowledge of WA Waste Classifications, Waste Regulations and State Waste Strategies.
- Experience.
- Strong experience in weighbridge software.
- Sound computer literacy with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel.
- Experience in a customer focused environment and business development.
- Considerable experience in cash handling and banking.
- Considerable data input experience.

Qualifications, Certifications and Licences:
Essential:

- Completion of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
- Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.

Desirable:

- Tertiary Qualification in business management or similar or in waste management.
- Certificate III in Waste Management or related science field.
- Certificate III in Business Administration.

Maxima are committed to advancing workforce diversity and inclusion for all.

Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and People Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.