Temporary Gate Services Assistant In Blythe CA
County of Riverside
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Gate Services Assistant
County of Riverside
Department of Waste Resources
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$20.80 - $28.60
per hour
Type
Closes
March 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working at landfill sites to check waste types, collect fees from customers, enforce rules, and handle daily operations like weighing vehicles and managing cash.
It's a hands-on role that requires interacting with the public in a busy outdoor environment, often involving travel between locations and varying shifts including weekends and holidays.
A good fit would be someone with customer service experience, comfort handling money, and an interest in environmental or waste management work, especially if bilingual.
Key Requirements
- Experience in high-volume customer service positions
- Cash-handling and balancing cash drawers
- Processing payments via credit/debit terminals
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to screen and classify waste materials according to regulations
- Willingness to travel between multiple landfill locations (e.g., Corona, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Oasis)
- Availability for variable hours including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and some nights
Full Job Description
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The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources is seeking to fill one Gate Services Assistant vacancy to support operations at the Corona location.
Incumbents will assess and collect user fees at landfill sites; enforce rules, regulations and policies regarding landfill operations; keep records of waste collected and revenue received. Competitive candidates will possess experience in: high volume customer service positions, leadership roles, cash-handling/balancing cash drawers, process payments via credit/debit terminal and knowledge of MS Office Suite. Previous landfill experience is highly desired. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!
This position will be 9/80 with hours varying throughout the week, including weekends, holidays, early mornings and some nights.
IMPORTANT: This position will require travel to all landfill locations. For example, every few days the selected candidate will report to a new location (Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Corona or Oasis) based on the needs of the department.
Meet the Department!
The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
Requirements
• Screen customers to determine the proper classification of waste materials and recyclables according to established regulations and policies; provide directions for dumping locations by customer and/or waste type.• Prohibit dumping of unacceptable waste and refer haulers to appropriate sites where possible; using platform scales, weigh vehicles in order to assess appropriate fees, and determine the tare weight of vehicles if necessary.
• Calculate and collect appropriate fees; assess and determine fees based on the classification of waste material and the weight or volume of each load; collect fees by cash, credit card or Department account transaction; issue receipts and record the amount and type of refuse for each transaction.
• Prepare daily reports of revenue and receipts; maintain scale and scale house in safe and operable condition at all times; may prepare and deliver daily bank deposits.
• Provide customer service; answer inquiries and provide general information to the public concerning operating hours, site locations and directions; explain landfill rules, safety protocols and dumping instructions.
• Troubleshoot computer equipment issues; relay problems to appropriate staff, and subsequently process customers manually.
• Open and close site daily and assist with traffic control; control traffic when area is congested; notify supervisor of stalled vehicles; ensure the site is clear of visitors at closing.
• Keep track of business supplies and inventory; submit requests for supplies as needed.
• May operate and perform checks on diesel generator.
• May exercise right to refuse entry to customers not conforming to regulations.
Qualifications
OPTION IEducation: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.
Experience: Six months of customer service experience with primary responsibility for cash handling and interfacing with the public.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.
Experience: Six months of performing clerical work directly related to landfill operations.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Simple recordkeeping procedures and basic arithmetic.
Ability to: Read, understand, and apply regulations pertaining to the use and operation of County landfill sites; categorize objects consistently according to verbal descriptions; perform arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; keep accurate, complete records according to prescribed procedures; explain and enforce regulations, policies and procedures in a tactful and courteous manner; accept responsibility and work independently; communicate effectively with others in investigating complaints and resolving disputes regarding landfill site operation.
Working Conditions:
• Maximum amount of time spent working at various landfills (most are in remote locations) in a fee collection booth.
• Will sit and/or stand at CRT entering customer/hauler information.
• Must utilize portable restroom facilities.
• May direct traffic (customers and/or haulers) outside of booth.
• Tools, Aids, Equipment and Materials: Considerable amount of time using a CRT; adding machine.
Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required at the time of application.
Additional Information
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Valeria Ramirez at 951-955-1943 or varamirez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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