Gate Attendant / Scale Operator

Republic Services•Ringgold, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Gate Attendant/Scale Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently monitoring and recording waste volumes entering the post collection site, as well as collecting appropriate usage fees from customers. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic had a total company revenue of $14.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 billion, serving 13 million customers across more than 1,000 locations in North America. The company operates collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Republic Services combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive efficiencies while maintaining local decision-making. The company's 41,000 team members are guided by values including safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, drive, and a human-centered approach. Republic Services focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing waste streams sustainably. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions (like PFAS remediation), and sustainability innovation, such as the Republic Services Polymer Center for plastics recycling and landfill gas-to-energy projects.

Requirements

Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.
Experience computers and various software programs.

Responsibilities

Determine content of material entering facility to properly bill the customer.
Accept or reject waste load based on content; suggest alternatives based on special waste, type of waste and/or local market training.
Receive payment from customers; provide receipt to customers.
Balance the daily receipts to ensure accurate recordkeeping and appropriate billing; deposit daily receipts into the safe depository.
Document the waste entering the facility, utilizing truck scales and computer systems; track total amount of waste entering the facility.
Notify operations of special waste or other incoming special loads; direct or dispatch as necessary; process required paperwork and perform other required duties, as necessary to process special loads.
Answer the telephone and provide general information to callers.
Maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.