Gatehouse Attendant

Texas Disposal Systems; Creedmoor (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Disposal Systems is seeking a Gatehouse Attendant I to assist with daily collection operations at the landfill, MRF, or transfer station, delivering professional customer service to all customers. You will wear required PPE, monitor incoming trucks, collect fees, and help ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

The position supports a busy gatehouse team and requires reliability, basic math, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 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 MSDS.
• Professional personal demeanor.
• Reliable transportation.
• Availability to work after standard business hours, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when and where required.
• Comply with the company's cash handling procedures.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service.
• Comply with all governmental regulations pertaining to 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 activity and collection records from the previous shift and note any problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Basic math

Vehicle size recognition

Load measurement (cubic yards)

Hazardous waste identification

MSDS reading

Professional demeanor

Reliability/transportation

After-hours availability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Gatehouse Attendant I assists with the daily collection operations at the landfill, Material Recovery Facility (MRF) or transfer station and delivers professional customer service to all customers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Waste Screening license after one year of employment