Gatehouse Attendant

Texas Disposal Systems•Creedmoor, TX

13d

About The Position

The Gatehouse Attendant I assists with daily collection operations at a landfill, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), or transfer station and provides professional customer service to all customers. The attendant monitors incoming waste collection vehicles, inspects their contents, collects disposal fees, handles and safeguards cash, maintains collection records, and reports incidents. The role also includes responding to radio calls and completing reports on metal collections at the MRF gatehouse. At the start of a shift, the attendant receives a debriefing from the outgoing attendant and reviews the previous shift’s activity and collection records for problems. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Written and verbal fluency in English.
Basic computer and internet navigation skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to identify the size and type of collection vehicles.
Ability to measure non-standard trucks and compute load sizes in cubic yards.
Ability to identify hazardous and special wastes.
Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Professional personal demeanor.
Reliable transportation.
Availability to work after standard business hours, holidays, and weekends, as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
High school diploma or its equivalent.
At least one year of related experience.
Must pass a tele-screen and 10-key tests.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when and where required.
Comply with company cash-handling procedures.
Provide courteous, professional customer service.
Comply with governmental regulations concerning waste disposal, metal purchasing, and shipping.
Monitor and record incoming waste collection trucks and inspect the contents of incoming vehicles.
Collect disposal fees from customers.
Report all incidents to the Landfill Compliance Manager.
File collection records and safeguard cash in the appropriate location.
Monitor and respond to radio calls.
Complete and submit reports on metal collections at the MRF gatehouse.
Obtain a debriefing from the outgoing attendant, examine the previous shift’s activity and collection records, and note any problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.