Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Gate Attendant/Scale Operator
Monitor waste volumes, collect fees, and record data at facility entry gate.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Gate Attendant/Scale Operator monitors and records waste volumes entering the post‑collection site and collects usage fees from customers. This role ensures accurate billing and efficient processing of waste loads. The attendant determines the content of incoming material to bill customers correctly, accepts or rejects loads based on content, and suggests alternatives for special waste. They receive payments, issue receipts, balance daily receipts, and deposit funds securely. Using truck scales and computer systems, they document waste quantities, track totals, and notify operations of special or hazardous loads, processing required paperwork. The attendant also answers phone inquiries, maintains a clean work area, and performs other assigned duties. • Determine waste content and bill customers accurately • Accept or reject waste loads and suggest alternatives for special waste • Receive payments, issue receipts, and balance daily receipts • Deposit daily receipts securely into the safe depository • Document waste using truck scales and computer systems; track total waste volumes • Notify operations of special or hazardous loads and complete required paperwork • Answer telephone calls and provide general information to callers • Maintain cleanliness of the work area
Key Responsibilities
- ▸waste billing
- ▸load assessment
- ▸scale recording
- ▸payment processing
- ▸hazard notification
- ▸customer service
What You Bring
Candidates must have prior experience handling cash, balancing receipts, and using computers with various software programs. • Experience handling cash, balancing receipts, and cash registers • Proficiency with computers and various software programs
Requirements
- ▸cash handling
- ▸receipt balancing
- ▸cash registers
- ▸computer proficiency
- ▸software
Benefits
Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, health‑care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • Health‑care and dependent‑care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite