LANDFILL GATE ATTENDANT

This position involves directing the waste flow, collecting tipping fees, and operating computer program to keep the records of wastes that enter the landfill. 

**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**

• Stops and weighs incoming traffic, print charge ticket or collect cash as required.
• Requests the customer to disclose the contents of loads, and direct to appropriate disposal site.  
• Performs random waste load inspection.
• Supply monthly waste data to the Superintendent.
• Performs custodial work of the scale house.
• Must know procedures involved if hazardous wastes be brought into the landfill.
• Must be familiar with contingency plan actions for emergencies.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays.
• Answers telephone calls, respectively answers questions from the public, respectfully provides customer service over the phone and in person.
• Schedules appointments with vendors, departments and coordinates activities with staff to assist as needed.
• Maintains records for various regulatory agencies 
• Receives, processes, and distributes incoming mail.

Minimum Qualifications

• No specific educational or experience requirements.

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid New Mexico Driver's License with appropriate endorsements, or be able to obtain in 6 months.
• Landfill Operator Certificate-(or able to obtain within 6 months)
• HAZWHOPER Certificate-Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Department rules and regulations.  
• Handling hazardous materials

Skills in:

• Computers, printers, spreadsheets, and miscellaneous office equipment

Ability to:

Perform functions with minimal supervision; understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations;

Interact diplomatically with public, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others.

Physical Requirements

• Moderately work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.  
• Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.  
• Essential duties are predominantly performed indoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.  
• Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment.  
• Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required 

Salary : $15 - $18