Gate Attendant

Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency

Marion, IA     Part Time     22.77 hourly

Schedule:

Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Monday-Friday (12:30pm-4:30pm)(One weekday off)
Saturday (8am-12pm)

Location:

Site 2, 1954 County Home Rd, Marion, IA

Hourly Wage: Starting hourly wage $22.77

To Apply: 

Complete application on website http://www.solidwasteagency.org/about-us/careers and email to hr@solidwasteagency.org or mail to Solid Waste Agency
1954 County Home Rd., Marion, IA 52302. Paper applications are available at above location.

Summary of Position

  • Directs and assists Agency customers, provides administrative functions such as collecting fees, compiling reports, and answering phones. Conducts material screening, identification of special wastes/banned wastes and understands and enforces rules and policies. 

Work is performed under the direction of the designated supervisor.

Position Responsibilities

  • directs landfill customers to the appropriate areas
  • identifies waste types, verifies solid and special waste authorization tickets
  • collects fees, issues receipts using a computer
  • reconciles cash and receipts on a daily basis
  • prepares reports and maintains necessary records
  • answer phone and gives landfill information to the public regarding landfill hours, load requirements, fees, etc.
  •  adheres to all established safety rules
  • enforces agency policies and procedures
  • notifies management of reoccurring issues
  • performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: high school diploma or equivalent required 
  • Experience: preferred (2) years customer service experience involving cash/credit                                transactions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

  • must possess excellent customer service skills
  • ability to learn and follow operating procedures
  • ability to do basic computer work
  • ability to effective meet the public and explain landfill regulations
  • ability to receive money and make change and keep simple records
  • ability to read and write the English language and understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • knowledge of operating techniques, procedures and safety practices for equipment used
  • knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials used in Integrated Solid Waste Management
  • knowledge of safety rules and accident prevention practices
  • ability to communicate with other employees and the public 

Pre-employment Testing: drug screen and physical
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Job Type: full-time