Temporary Gate Services Assistant

Temporary Gate Services Assistant Salary: $43,264.00 - $59,485.71 Annually

Location: Moreno Valley Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 26-13325-02 JM Department: Department of Waste Resources Division: Department of Waste Resources Opening Date: 09/15/2025 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 7:05 AM Pacific

Job Description

The County of Riversides 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 departments needs. The sites the Temporary Gate Services Assistant will work out of include Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Corona, and less frequent travel to the Oasis and Blythe landfills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 Drivers License.

Supplemental Information

• The closing date and time for this position is Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
• For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Joseph Miller at 951-955-3769 or josephmiller@rivco.org.
• For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

Veterans Preference

• The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

Reasonable Accommodations

• The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.

Proof of Education

• If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date.

Work Authorization Requirement

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

• As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

**Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.