Gatekeepers Job at City of Northampton, MA

City of Northampton, MA Northampton, MA

$16 an hour
DEFINITION
Open and closes locks, gates, doors, and enclosures at the beginning and end of the day. Sells vehicle permits and refuse disposal stickers. Estimates volumes, computes charges, collects fees, makes changes, and fills out record-keeping forms. Explains solid waste and recycling disposal programs, policies, procedures and regulations to the general public. Directs the general public to the appropriate receptacles for waste and recyclable materials.

Enforces policies, procedures and regulations by watching the activities of persons using the drop-off areas and intervening as necessary. Monitors refuse being deposited to insure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Performs spot-checks of refuse to prevent unauthorized disposal of hazardous wastes or recyclables. Operates hydraulic refuse compactor(s). Uses hand tools. Insures that the transfer station area is maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience - Ability to read, write and follow directions. Understanding of basic math. Experience in landfill operations or related activities useful; or any equivalent combination of activities, education and experience. Knowledge, Ability and Skills: - Ability to interpret and enforce landfill regulations. General knowledge of landfill procedures and operations. Ability to deal with the public effectively and tactfully. Ability to carry out instructions and to work independently. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moderate physical effort generally required. Required to walk and stand for long periods of time during work shift. Landfill Gatekeepers often required to lift weights greater than 40 pounds. Ability to manipulate and work with power and hand tools. MISC. INFORMATION
Part-time non-benefitted position meant to be less than 19 hours per week.


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