Gate Attendant​/Chemical Operator - ES

Gate Attendant

Reporting to a Supervisor or Manager, the Gate Attendant is responsible for accurately and efficiently monitoring and recording waste volumes entering the post-collection site, as well as collecting appropriate usage fees from customers. At certain work locations, the Gate Attendant will also be responsible for ensuring the coordination of drivers and equipment to create capacity, maximize productivity and ensure prompt, courteous and efficient service to all customers.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Answers telephone and provides general information to callers and routes calls to appropriate staff.
• 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.
• Completes Federal, State and Local Compliance reports as required by regulations or permit.
• Collects samples and tests the leachate detection systems (LDS) & leachate collection systems (LCS); tracks the information in a weekly form for state compliance.
• Collects samples from incoming loads and ensures all paint filters and spinouts are completed and tracked.
• Ensures office/lab inventory is current and orders supplies as needed.
• Creates work orders for the shop.
• Collects completed work orders and enters data into tracking spreadsheet.

At some work locations:

• Effectively schedules trucks to optimize overall efficiency.
• Monitors route time intervals for gaps.
• Incorporates journey management into driver scheduling.
• Balances the distribution of hours between drivers, sub-contractors and third-party vendors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in the waste services, environmental services or oilfield services industry.
• 1 year of experience driving or dispatching heavy commercial vehicles.
• 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.
• Experience in a customer-facing position.

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.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits:

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.

EEO STATEMENT:

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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

About The Company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading…