Load Checker

Athens Services•Phelan, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Load Checker is responsible for inspecting waste loads, identifying hazardous and other unauthorized materials, and preventing those materials from entering the transfer stations and landfills. This role involves enforcing safety requirements, screening customer loads, maintaining accurate records, advising customers on waste handling, keeping the site clean, and interacting professionally with the public. The position also requires communication with team members and supervisors, reporting emergencies, attending training for certifications like hazardous waste spotter and HAZWOPER, responding to and containing spills, and adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

1-year experience working as a general laborer and/or in a construction environment.
High School Diploma / GED
Must effectively communicate in English (Verbally and Written).
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to construction operations.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
Ability to understand and communicate in writing and verbally and follow instructions.
Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Valid C Class Driver License.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English / Spanish.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Enforce Landfill and Transfer Station safety requirements and procedures.
Screen customer loads to keep hazardous waste and other prohibited materials out of the transfer stations and landfills.
Keep accurate daily records on prohibited waste and customer counts.
Advises customers on proper handling and classification of prohibited wastes.
Responsible for keeping site clean, orderly and free of litter.
Interact with customers and general public in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
Sorts recyclable items from tipping area as safety permits.
Communicate effectively with all team members.
Communicate with and take direction from a supervisor.
Immediately report all emergencies (e.g. fires, accidents) to the proper manager/supervisor.
Attend classes and meetings for training certification, such as hazardous waste spotter and continuing education credits, meeting safety requirements.
Train in HAZWOPER and respond to and contain spills.
Safely clean up the area around an accidental effluent spill.
Complies with information provided on Material Safety Data Sheets for all products.
Handles and stores items properly.
Observes and adheres to proper tag out and lockout of vehicles and equipment in accordance with clearance procedures, policies, and practices.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.