Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Scale House Operator
Monitor waste loads, record weights, collect fees, and manage receipts at a waste facility.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Gate Attendant/Scale Operator monitors and records waste volumes entering the post‑collection site and collects the appropriate usage fees from customers. This role ensures accurate billing and supports efficient site operations. Key duties include determining the content of incoming waste to generate correct invoices, accepting or rejecting loads based on material type and suggesting alternatives for special waste. The attendant receives payments, issues receipts, balances daily cash receipts and deposits them securely. Using truck scales and computer systems, they document total waste volume, notify operations of special loads, complete required paperwork, answer telephone inquiries, and keep the work area clean. Additional tasks are performed as assigned. • Determine waste content to generate accurate customer invoices. • Accept or reject loads and suggest alternatives for special waste. • Collect payments, provide receipts, and balance daily cash receipts. • Document waste using truck scales and computer systems. • Notify operations of special loads and complete required paperwork. • Answer telephone calls and provide general information. • Maintain cleanliness of the work area. • Deposit balanced receipts into the safe depository.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸waste assessment
- ▸load screening
- ▸payment processing
- ▸scale recording
- ▸ops notification
- ▸customer service
What You Bring
Candidates must have prior experience handling cash, balancing receipts, and using computer software applications. Familiarity with cash‑handling procedures and basic computer proficiency is required.
Requirements
- ▸cash handling
- ▸receipt balancing
- ▸computer proficiency
Benefits
Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, health‑care and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death insurance, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. More details are available on the company benefits website. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Health‑care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite