Gate Attendant I

About the Department

Under supervision, to learn to evaluate solid waste loads, calculating fees; to provide instructions and disposal information at the transfer sites to the public; to calculate solid waste volumes; to oversee the actions of the site users; to learn to maintain records associated with transfer sites; and to do related work as required.

Position Duties

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Learns to perform a variety of solid waste transfer site duties, including estimating and evaluating loads for price, types of materials and proper charging of fees; learns to instruct customers and direct them to the appropriate areas for dumping solid waste; calculates charges for customer tipping fees; maintains records of volumes and site visits manually or on computer; checks volume of special recycling areas such as oil tanks and batteries, determining need to have vendor pick-up material; uses radio to communicate with site staff and customers on load content and dump site operations; checks loads for hazardous waste and records findings; has responsibility for opening and closing the site gates; uses cash register to record charges and make change, balancing out at the end of the shift; learns to maintain records of solid waste activities on a monthly basis; performs general maintenance around the dump site; operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles; learns proper radio communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic arithmetic.
• Basic report keeping procedures.
• Basic cashiering techniques and practices.
• Safe work practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Maintain accurate records. 
• Learn to operate computerized scale and fee computation equipment.
• Learn fee computation methods.
• Receive money and make change.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other County staff when providing information.
• Make basic mathematical calculations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Prepare basic reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Prior work experience involving the handling of cash and including extensive public contact is desirable.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to be bondable.

Other Qualifications

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently stand and walk; ability to walk in uneven terrain and on slippery surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to crawl through various areas requiring movement on hands and knees; ability to climb, stoop, crouch, and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; perform sustained physical work; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; operate an automobile; may use hand tools and power equipment.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an enclosed shelter , which may or may not have electrical power, plumbing, and/or phone; work is performed at remote site in varying temperatures; exposure to dust, chemicals, and gases; often works around moving vehicles and equipment;  continuous contact with other staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry and first working level in the Gate Attendant class series. Incumbents learn to perform a variety of duties at the transfer sites for solid waste in Trinity County.  This class is distinguished from Gate Attendant II in that incumbents work with closer guidance and supervision, performing a narrower range of assignments.   After learning Gate Attendant functions and demonstrating sound work habits, an incumbent may be promoted to Gate Attendant II.

REPORTS TO

Solid Waste Technician.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory classification.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b). 

Provides municipal services and public administration for Trinity County.