Gate Attendant/Scale Operator
Republic Services
Track waste loads, bill customers, and collect payments at the gate.
15 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Kansas City, MO
Onsite
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
What you would be doing
customer service
billing
material analysis
load evaluation
scale recording
payment processing
- Answer the telephone and provide general information to callers.
- Balance the daily receipts to ensure accurate recordkeeping and appropriate billing; deposit daily receipts into the safe depository.
- Determine content of material entering facility to properly bill the customer.
- Accept or reject waste load based on content; suggest alternatives based on special waste, type of waste and/or local market training.
- Receive payment from customers; provide receipt to customers.
- Document the waste entering the facility, utilizing truck scales and computer systems; track total amount of waste entering the facility.
- Notify operations of special waste or other incoming special loads; direct or dispatch as necessary; process required paperwork and perform other required duties, as necessary to process special loads.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
What you bring
high school
ged
computers
software
cash handling
cash balancing
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience computers and various software programs.
- Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee discount programs.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Great Place to Work
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Short- and long-term disability.
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Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
- It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
- Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
- Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
- Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
- Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
- Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
- Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
- Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
- Employee engagement goal: maintain ≥ 88% by 2030 (supports sustainability culture)
50% Ethnically Diverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce Representation
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
- Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
- Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
- Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.
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