Waste Gate & Scale Operator

Republic Services; Tennessee; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Gate Attendant/Scale Operator at our Tennessee site to accurately monitor and record waste volumes and collect appropriate fees from customers.

You will determine content of material to bill, accept or reject loads, receive payments, balance receipts, document entries using scales and computer systems, and support operations with timely communication. The role also handles customer inquiries and keeps the area clean.

Qualifications

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

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 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 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 loads; direct or dispatch as necessary; process required paperwork.
• Answer the telephone and provide general information to callers.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Basic math

Tools

Truck scales

Billing software

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Gate Attendant/Scale Operator at our Tennessee site to accurately monitor and record waste volumes and collect appropriate fees from customers.

You will determine content of material to bill, accept or reject loads, receive payments, balance receipts, document entries using scales and computer systems, and support operations with timely communication. The role also handles customer inquiries and keeps the area clean.