Temporary Gate Services Assistant In Blythe CA

Temporary Gate Services Assistant

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks a Temporary Gate Services Assistant position to support the Department of Waste Resources. This is a full-time, temporary position, and incumbents will travel throughout Riverside County to various landfill locations as needed. The site where the Temporary Gate Services Assistant will work is in Blythe, with frequent travel to the Oasis landfills as needed.

This position is responsible for opening and closing landfill sites, assessing and collecting user fees, and enforcing all applicable departmental rules, regulations, and policies related to landfill operations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the gate fee booth, collecting operational data, and ensuring accurate records of waste received and revenue collected. The department is seeking candidates with strong customer service and cash-handling experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work in a dynamic operational environment.

Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are highly desired. The work schedule for this position is a fixed 5/40 schedule, including one Saturday per month.

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Examples of essential duties include screening customers to determine the proper classification of waste materials and recyclables according to established regulations and policies; prohibiting dumping of unacceptable waste and referring haulers to appropriate sites where possible; calculating and collecting appropriate fees; preparing daily reports of revenue and receipts; providing customer service; troubleshooting computer equipment issues; opening and closing site daily and assisting with traffic control;

keeping track of business supplies and inventory; operating and performing checks on diesel generator; and exercising the right to refuse entry to customers not conforming to regulations.

Minimum qualifications include either six months of customer service experience with primary responsibility for cash handling and interfacing with the public or six months of performing clerical work directly related to landfill operations. Knowledge of simple recordkeeping procedures and basic arithmetic is also required. A valid California Driver's License is necessary.

The closing date for this position is Thursday, September 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Joseph Miller at  or josephmiller. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.