Gatehouse Attendant

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

Job summary

Texas Disposal Systems seeks a Gatehouse Attendant I to support daily landfill, MRF or transfer-station operations in Creedmoor, TX, delivering professional customer service. You will wear PPE, handle cash per procedures, monitor trucks and collect disposal fees, while maintaining safety and compliance with regulations.

This entry-level role offers reliable hours and a chance to grow within a busy waste-operations team.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Basic math, cash handling and computer navigation.
• Ability to identify vehicle size and hazardous waste.
• Read and understand MSDS and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE as required and follow safety protocols.
• Provide courteous customer service at the gatehouse.
• Collect disposal fees and monitor cash handling.
• Record incoming waste trucks and inspect contents.
• Report incidents to supervisor and maintain logs.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Vehicle size identification

Cash handling

Customer service

After-hours availability

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

10-key calculator

MSDS literacy

Job description

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

• 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.

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)
• 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

Location(s)

3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor , Texas 78610 , United States

Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) is an equal employment opportunity employer. As such, TDS offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. These opportunities include all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, discharge, advancement and termination. TDS does not give hiring preference to applicants based on the previously listed characteristics.