Gate Attendant/Scale Operator

About the Role

A Gate Attendant/Scale Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently monitoring and recording waste volumes entering the post‑collection site. The role also includes collecting appropriate usage fees from customers. The attendant determines the content of material entering the facility to bill customers correctly and decides whether to accept or reject loads, suggesting alternatives for special or hazardous waste. Payments are received, receipts provided, and daily receipts are balanced before being deposited into the safe depository. Waste is documented using truck scales and computer systems, with total inbound volumes tracked. The attendant notifies operations of special loads, dispatches as needed, processes required paperwork, answers telephone inquiries, maintains work‑area cleanliness, and performs other assigned duties. • Determine waste content for billing and decide to accept or reject loads, suggesting alternatives for special waste. • Receive payments, provide receipts, and balance daily receipts before depositing them securely. • Document waste volumes using truck scales and computer systems, tracking total inbound waste. • Notify operations of special or hazardous loads, dispatch as needed, and complete required paperwork. • Answer telephone inquiries and provide general information to callers. • Maintain cleanliness of the work area and perform other assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸scale operation
• ▸waste billing
• ▸payment processing
• ▸hazardous loads
• ▸data entry
• ▸customer service

What You Bring

Candidates should have prior experience handling cash and balancing receipts, as well as familiarity with computers and various software programs. These qualifications ensure accurate financial recordkeeping and efficient use of the facility’s technology. • Prior experience handling cash and balancing receipts. • Proficiency with computers and various software programs.

Requirements

• ▸cash handling
• ▸receipt balancing
• ▸computer proficiency
• ▸software

Benefits

The company’s values—Safety, Commitment to Serve, Environmental Responsibility, Drive, and Human‑Centricity—guide daily actions and foster a high‑engagement culture with an 86 % employee engagement score. Republic Services promotes an inclusive, diverse workplace where every voice counts and community impact is emphasized through charitable foundations and local grants. The company has received numerous recognitions, including listings in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies. Employees benefit from continuous investment in tools and technology, opportunities for learning and advancement, and a culture that values sustainability in action, helping to leave the world better than it was found. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).

Work Environment

Onsite