Gate Attendant/Scale Operator – Rotating Shift

Republic Services

. Determine content of material entering facility to properly bill the customer.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cash handling, receipt balancing, and waste documentation processes. Proficient in using computer systems and software for tracking and reporting waste volumes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cash Handling ExperienceReceipt BalancingWaste DocumentationComputer ProficiencyCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Cash HandlingReceipt BalancingWaste DocumentationData EntryRecord Keeping

Soft Skills

CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computer SystemsSoftware ProgramsTruck Scales

Industry Keywords

Waste ManagementCustomer BillingSpecial Waste Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determine content of material entering facility to properly bill the customer.
Accept or reject waste loads based on content; suggest alternatives based on special waste, type of waste and/or local market training.
Receive payment from customers and provide receipts.
Balance daily receipts and deposit them into the safe depository.
Document waste entering the facility using truck scales and computer systems; track total waste volumes.
Notify operations of special waste or incoming special loads; direct or dispatch as necessary.
Process required paperwork and perform other duties needed to process special loads.
Answer the telephone and provide general information to callers.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.
Experience with computers and various software programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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