Gate Attendant/Book Keeper

South Dallas County Landfill is hiring for a full time Gate Attendant/Book Keeper. Must be strong at multitasking, orginazation, and providing quality customer service.

Hours: monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30p

18 to 23 per hour depending on experience.

Position is full time time with full benefits and IPERS

SOUTH DALLAS COUNTY LANDFILL

GATE ATTENDANT/BOOKKEEPER

BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION

The Landfill Gate Attendant will be responsible for scale operations, data entry, cashier duties and record keeping activities related to the weighing of vehicles. The Gate Attendant is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the office building and the area around the office and scale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inspects loads to identify contents and to determine if the load is adequately tarped or covered to prevent blowing or loss of waste.2. Records load information and vehicle identification numbers and weighs vehicles as provided by scale equipment using a computer scale program. Records proper tipping fees based upon approved rate schedule.3. Daily and weekly calculates and reconciles receipts and tonnages received.4. Prepares bank deposit on a weekly basis.5. Prepares monthly statements for Accounts Receivable and monitor accounts.6. Prepares end of month spreadsheets for the accountant.7. Prepares vendor checks each month using Quickbooks8. Prepares the monthly agenda, attend the monthly board meeting, record minutes and submits to the newspaper for publishing.9. In a polite and courteous manner, directs drivers to predetermined areas of the landfill site for depositingwaste, recyclables and other materials depending upon the load.10. In a polite and courteous manner, redirects or refuses loads, or portions of loads, containing liquids, certain hazardous waste materials, or other items not approved by regulationsor the permit.11. Politely answers the phone and responds to the public’s questions regarding prices, hours of operation, directions, etc.12. Performs custodial duties to clean and maintain the scale house and surrounding areas.13. Cleans the scale deck, boardwalk, and area beneath the scale as needed or as requested by the Director.14. Maintains the appliance storage area, scrap metal area, yard waste area, e-waste area, and tire storage area in an organized and litter-free manner.15. Collects litter from around the recycling areas, scale area, and access road on a daily basis.16. Performs other such duties or functions as required by the Director.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

1. Perform basic computer operations including basic data entry.2. Accurately post and keep records requiring basic mathematical skills.3. Communicate with the public and co-workers, politely, professionally, and in a pleasant and tactful manner.4. Climb and/or walk around vehicle loads to visually inspect for content.5. Perform routine mathematical computations, compile and maintain a variety of records.6. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.7. Work independently in the absence of supervision.8. Maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Education and Experience:

1. Must have a high school diploma or GED certification with training as may be acceptable to the Agency Board.2. Experience with Quickbooks is desired, but not required.3. Must be bondable.4. Must have and retain a valid Iowa driver’s license.5. Must have or be able to obtain within six months a State of Iowa Landfill Operator’s Certificate.6. Must be physically fit to operate small equipment and perform routine cleaning and maintenance activities in cold, hot, or rainy weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person