Gate Attendant/Scale Operator

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.

PRINCIPAL 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.

• Experience computers and various software programs.