Gate Access Attendant (October 20, 2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Title of Position:

Reports To:

Pay Grade:

Hourly Pay Rate:

Posting Date:

 

Gate Access Attendant (Part-time)

Assistant Manager, Public Safety

322

$23.92

October 20, 2026

Closing Date:

 

November 2, 2026 Open Until Filled(Internal and External Posting)

JOB SUMMARY  

The JAXPORT Gate Access Attendants supports controlled entry at Buck Island, where truck drivers deliver loads for processing. This position ensures accurate verification of incoming loads by scanning barcodes, confirming driver credentials, and transmitting load information to Engineering for billing and tracking.

This is a part‑time role, and the weekly schedule is issued in advance based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

• Verify driver identity and credentials upon arrival at the Buck Island access point
• Use handheld devices to scan barcodes on raw material loads and confirm material type
• Accurately log and transmit load data to the Engineering team for billing and inventory tracking
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, site staff, and supervisors
• Monitor gate activity to ensure safe, compliant entry and exit
• Report discrepancies, equipment issues, or unusual activity to management
• Assist with traffic flow and queue management during peak delivery periods

DIRECT REPORTS 

This position does not supervise employees.

OTHER DUTIES 

 

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

 

Preferred Experience: 

• Customer Service, electronic point-of-sale experience is preferred.

 

License/Certifications:  

• N/A

 

Skills Required:

• Able to operate electronic payment systems and handheld devices.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, organize and a self-starter.

Travel: Travel not required.

Other Requirements: 

• Valid driver license is required and must be maintained during employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) during employment.
• Must be flexible and able to work shift dynamic delivery schedule to include days, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently remain in a stationary position.
• Constantly move, traverse inside office or on JAXPORT property to accomplish job duties.
• Constantly operate, use or handle equipment, tools, computers and other office machinery.
• Rarely/Never ascend, descend, work atop, traverse on ladders, equipment and buildings to perform maintenance and safety functions.
• Rarely/Never position self to move, to maintain or repair equipment on terminal or in office.
• Constantly detect, determine, identify, recognize, observe, inspect to read and use computers.
• Constantly detect, converse with, convey, and exchange information with others via radio, telephone.  Ability to listen to equipment to troubleshoot.
• Continuously move, transport and position, material up to 25 pounds, rarely up to 75 pounds. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.  Majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

 

 

APPLY

Internal applicants that meet the minimum qualifications for this position must complete an internal application and send to Human Resources with a copy of current resume by the closing date.

 

External applicants that meet the minimum qualifications for this position must apply online on the “Careers Page” at by the closing date.

 

 

 

JAXPORT will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

AN EO/EA, ADA AND VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER