Landfill Litter Controller (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Gathers, collects and picks up litter & refuse at solid waste facilities (landfill & transfer station) and along approach roads to the facilities. Monitors incoming waste loads for hazardous materials.

Requirements

• One (1) year of closely related experience, such as working in or around construction sites, landfills, recycling facilities, compost operations, or other similar outdoor work is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license by the State of Utah at the time of hire.
• Must have good attitude and good customer service skills.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
• Knowledge of: Safe outdoor protection techniques from heat or cold
• Can recognize & knows Hazardous Materials markers & placards
• Using a two-way radio
• Skills and Abilities to: Communicate effectively
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Perform manual labor in extreme weather conditions
• This position requires outdoor work and being on your feet in the elements for extended periods of time; a full range of motion in the shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Work is performed outdoors with exposure to all elements.
• Constant exposure to traffic hazards, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, fumes, grease, and unsanitary conditions.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of closely related experience, such as working in or around construction sites, landfills, recycling facilities, compost operations, or other similar outdoor work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picks up litter on and around the landfill & transfer station and engages in litter control activities.
• Enforces agency safety requirements and procedures; takes appropriate action.
• Inspects vehicles for hazardous waste material in coordination with primary inspection staff.
• Communicates with the public regarding services.
• Informs the public where to properly unload solid, recyclable, and household hazardous waste material.
• Directs vehicles with different waste streams to various unloading areas around the landfill.
• May assist in the preparation of alternative daily cover as needed.
• Completes daily work reports and logs.
• May Operate basic equipment as needed, ie. forklift & hand tool.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed