Gate Attendant/Scale Operator

Republic Services; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

HSA/Dependent care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Retirement match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Gate Attendant/Scale Operator to monitor waste volumes at the post collection site and collect appropriate usage fees from customers. The role involves recording waste content, accepting or rejecting loads, handling payments, and balancing receipts for accurate accounts.

You will also document entries using scales and computer systems, and assist with special waste processing when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience handling cash and balancing receipts.
• Experience with computers and various software programs.

Responsibilities

• Receive payment from customers and provide a receipt.
• Balance daily receipts and deposit into the safe depository.
• Document waste entering the facility using truck scales and computer systems.
• Notify operations of special waste and direct/dispatch as needed; process required paperwork.
• Answer telephone and provide general information to callers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Computer skills

Tools

Truck scales

Accounting software

Job description

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.**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • 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)• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits*The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.*