Gate Attendant/Scale Operator - NV Union

Republic Services•Henderson, NV

About The Position

A Gate Attendant/Scale Operator monitors and records waste volumes entering a post-collection site accurately and efficiently, and collects appropriate usage fees from customers. The role involves determining the contents of incoming materials, documenting waste with truck scales and computer systems, processing payments and paperwork, and coordinating with operations on special loads. The attendant also answers general telephone inquiries and maintains a clean work area.

Requirements

Experience in a previous position requiring cash handling and balancing cash and/or receipts.
Experience with computers and various software programs.

Responsibilities

Determine the contents of material entering the facility to bill customers properly.
Accept or reject waste loads based on their contents and suggest alternatives based on special waste, waste type, and local market training.
Receive customer payments and provide receipts.
Balance daily receipts to maintain accurate records and billing, and deposit daily receipts in the safe depository.
Document incoming waste using truck scales and computer systems, and track the total amount of waste entering the facility.
Notify operations of special waste or other special incoming loads; direct or dispatch as necessary; and process required paperwork and other duties needed to handle special loads.
Answer telephone calls and provide general information to callers.
Maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.