• Gate Clerk

    Waste Connections (Portland, OR)


    Northwest Container Services** , a Waste Connections company, is currently looking for a full-time **Gate Clerk** to work at our **Rail Yard** in **Portland, OR.

     

    Shift is **Monday - Friday**

     

    Schedule is **6:15 AM – 2:45 PM** OR **7:15 AM - 3:45 PM**

     

    Wage is **$23.00/HR - $24.00/HR**

     

    Safety Sensitive: **Yes**

    Responsibilities:

    + Greet and direct all customers and drivers upon entrance to the terminal.

    + Inspect intermodal containers for damage, ID numbers, seals when entering and exiting rail yard. Inspect trailers for roadworthiness when entering and exiting yard

    + Provides customer service to truck drivers entering the yard about safety requirements, where containers are located, or where containers should be deposited.

    + Document and enter into computer system arriving containers, and trailers.

    + Work in a safety sensitive environment with trucks, trains, and heavy equipment

    + Track truck details and inspections in handheld electronic scanning device.

    + Enter truck information into computer system.

    + Approach all encounters with employees, customers and vendors in a friendly, customer service oriented manner.

    + Work on your feet outside in all weather conditions throughout your shift.

    + This is a safety-sensitive position.

    The ideal candidate will possess:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + Impeccable time management skills.

    + Excellent customer service skills.

    + On-the-job computer use/data entry.

    + Ability to multi-task.

    + Ability to stand throughout an 8-hour shift.

    + Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

    + Ability to climb, bend, and stoop to inspect containers.

     

    To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com .

     

    Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

     

    We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: **https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits**

     

    Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.