Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

We seek a dedicated individual who will operate the scale house computer to accurately weigh trucks, monitor inbound/outbound truck activity, communicate with various departments and keep accurate records of all tickets and manifests.

• Approach all encounters with employees, customers and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

• Assist the Operations Analyst with recordkeeping, filing and preparing standard reports.

• Monitor inbound/outbound truck activity and acquire and monitor accurate truck weights.

• Identify correct customer account by speaking with drivers and visual verification of to ensure accurate billing of customers.

• Keep accurate records of all tickets and manifests.

• Answer the telephone and provide information to the public regarding hours of operation, acceptable types of waste, and location

• Calculate payments for customers.

• Balance the daily receipts to ensure accurate record keeping and appropriate billing.

• Ensure that incoming loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.

• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Communicate with supervisor and various departments any problems or scale operational issues.

• GED/ HS diploma required.

• One to three years of experience with administrative, clerical and accounting activities, required.

• Candidate must be highly organized, along with having knowledge of basic principles of bookkeeping and records management.

• Must possess skills in working within deadlines to complete projects or assignments, along with operating a computer utilizing a variety of business software. Skills in Microsoft programs, specifically Excel are necessary.

• Ability to multi-task and focus on day-to-day details.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

This position is day shift, working potentially between the hours of 5:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday through Friday and rotating shift of 5:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday. May be required to work extended hours or other shifts as business needs require.

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment

• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

• 401k - match up to 7%

• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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