Lead Gate Attendant

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Gate Attendant/Lab Tech is responsible for accurately and efficiently monitoring and recording waste volumes entering the site and providing guidance to Gate Attendant/Scale Operators.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determines content of material entering facility to properly bill the customer.
• Accepts or rejects waste load based on content; suggests alternatives based on special waste, type of waste and/or local market training.
• Receives payment from customers; provides receipt to customers.
• Documents the waste entering the facility, utilizing truck scales and computer systems; tracks total amount of waste entering the facility.
• Notifies operations of special waste or other incoming special loads; directs or dispatches as necessary; processes required paperwork and performs other required duties, as necessary to process special loads.
• Answers the telephone and provides general information to callers.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area.
• Completes Railroad Commission (RRC) or other state required reports (Texas P18 and R2).
• Collects samples and tests the leachate detection systems (LDS) & leachate collection systems (LCS); tracks the information in a weekly form for the RRC.
• Completes daily oil report, including sold oil and purchased oil.
• Performs maintenance and housekeeping of lab area and lab equipment.
• Ensures all paint filters and spin-outs are being completed by tracking measurements.
• Ensures lab inventory is current and orders supplies as needed.
• Trains all Gate Attendant/Scale Operators and prepares weekly and monthly scheduling.
• Takes calls as needed to support Gate Attendant/Scale Operators when customer/truck issues arise and communicates with supervisor/manager as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.
• Experience in an environment outside the home with computers and various software programs.
• Previous experience in the waste services industry.
• 1 year of experience as a lab technician with knowledge of lab procedures and equipment such as TDS/Chloride meter, special lab tubes and beakers and fluid testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma

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.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
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.
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.