Temporary Gate Services Assistant

Temporary Gate Services Assistant

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill multiple Temporary Gate Services Assistant positions to support the Department of Waste Resources. This is a full-time, temporary position, and incumbents will travel throughout Riverside County to different landfill locations depending on the department's needs. The sites the Temporary Gate Services Assistant will work out of include Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Corona, and less frequent travel to the Oasis landfill.

Competitive candidates will possess the following experience:

• Experience in high-volume customer service positions
• Experience in leadership roles
• Experience with cash-handling and balancing cash drawers
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite

The schedule for this position will be 9/80, with hours varying throughout the week, including weekends, early mornings, and some nights. This position may 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. If you do not upload your high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate with your application, your application will not be considered for this position.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Option I:

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 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. License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

The closing date and time for this position is Thursday May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Joseph Miller at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.