Landfill Gate Attendant

The Solid Waste Department is looking for a Landfill Gate Attendant to join our team. This position provides directions to the public using county landfill facilities, handles monetary transactions, and provides professional customer service.

• Collect and process fees and charges while maintaining accurate records and logs.
• Greet visitors using the county’s landfill facilities, inspect refuse contents, and direct customers to the appropriate dumping areas.
• Monitor for potential hazards, such as fires or toxic and flammable chemicals, and notify appropriate landfill personnel.
• Ensure all dumped refuse complies with county rules and policies for landfill operations.
• Direct traffic at the front gate and/or dumpsite as needed.

• Proficiency in routine software and business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, agency representatives, and community members.
• Commitment to using safe work practices.
• Willingness to learn and apply relevant landfill laws, rules, and regulations.
• Capability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Dedication to providing professional customer service to clients and the public.

• One (1) year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

The schedule for this position varies and rotates, with Saturday shifts assigned on a rotating basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.