Gate Tender

The City of Albert Lea is accepting applications for a part-time gate tender at the transfer station. This position is casual part-time working one to three days a week depending on the season and every other Saturday. The week schedule varies by season.

December - March             16 hours every 2 weeks 
April - September              30 hours every 2 weeks 
October - November         35-40 hours every 2 weeks


General Statement of Duties: Performs routine cashiering work at the transfer station collecting fees and directing drivers to the proper areas to unload their vehicles; performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Civil/Environmental Engineer.

Supervision Exercised: None.The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in this class. Duties may vary somewhat from position to position within a class.

*Greets customers and inspects loads and determines the appropriate fee to be charged for each load based on amount and types of materials using a detailed fee schedule and records each load.

*Collects fees and provides correct change and receipts; establishes credit accounts for frequent business customers as appropriate. 

*Directs the drivers to the proper areas for unloading based on type of material hauled and oversees the unloading to ensure items are unloaded as directed.

*Refers residents to Freeborn County Environmental Services when appropriate.

*Explains the rules on materials that are not accepted at the transfer station and prohibits drivers from leaving hazardous materials.

*Organizes and cleans the office and attached building and picks up around the large dumpsters to keep the transfer station orderly.

*Opens and closes the gate and building and performs closing procedures at day’s end, separating charge, credit card and check payments and balancing receipts.

*Delivers deposit/paperwork to City Hall.

*Checks on the amount of material in the dumpsters and barrels and contacts City staff to arrange for pick-up.

*Monitors others entering the transfer station and directs them to the appropriate locations.

*Monitors behavior at the facility; may call others to assist as appropriate.

*Complete daily paperwork and maintains accurate records on transactions, charge accounts, materials hauled, etc. 

 Shovels snow and mows grass as needed; may assist older individuals lift bags on occasion.

 May purchase miscellaneous supplies as needed and approved.

 Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

*Working knowledge of the operation, policies, rules and procedures of a municipal transfer station.

*Working skill at cashiering, basic math, bookkeeping and recordkeeping.

*Working ability to communicate effectively with City staff, truck drivers, and the general public.

*Working ability to perform duties independently and maintain the security of the facility.

*Working ability to inspect loads and calculate fees using the rate sheet.

 Working ability to clean and maintain order.

*Working ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, lift and carry objects and stand, sometimes for long periods of time.

*Working ability to work in inclement weather, including in heat, cold, snow and rain.

*Working ability to work around flies and other insects, rodents and snakes at times and around fumes and unpleasant smells.

*Ability to work when scheduled, including Saturdays and evening hours.

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and 1 year of customer service-related experience.

Must become certified as a Landfill Operator III within six months.