Solid Waste Spotter
About The Position
The Solid Waste Spotter directs vehicles to the proper area of the facility based on the site fill plan and communicates with trucks and vehicles in and out of the working area in all weather conditions. This role also controls traffic flow in the event of an emergency, inspects loads for unacceptable waste, and removes unsegregated items. The position requires adherence to all safety policies and rules, enforcement of safety standards, and communication with customers, the scale house, and equipment operators. Daily opening and closing tasks are performed according to guidelines and procedures. General labor duties such as site clean-up, yard work, and building maintenance may also be assigned. The employer reserves the right to add or change duties as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Two (2) years’ experience spotting or performing similar job functions preferred.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
- Possess or the ability to obtain and maintain the Spotter Certification training within one (1) year of hire as a condition of employment.
- Knowledge of safety practices and hazards standard to work area.
- Ability to have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
- Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform physical labor.
- Ability to comprehend written and oral work assignments and perform work as assigned.
- Ability to speak, write and comprehend the English language.
- Ability to have a good interpersonal and communications skills to deal with the public.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years’ experience spotting or performing similar job functions.
Responsibilities
- Directs vehicles to the proper area of the facility based on site fill plan.
- Directs and communicates with trucks and vehicles in and out of the working area in all weather conditions.
- Controls traffic flow in the event of emergency.
- Inspects loads for signs of unacceptable waste.
- Removes unsegregated items such as tires, batteries, and other unacceptable materials, as needed.
- Follows all safety policies and rules including properly approaching vehicles, making eye contact with drivers to ensure signals are understood, and use of personal protective equipment.
- Enforces publicly posted safety rules and un-posted safety standards.
- Communicates with customers, scale house and equipment operators regarding incoming loads of waste or other issues as they arise.
- Follows guidelines and procedures for completing daily opening and closing tasks.
- Performs general labor duties including site clean-up, yard work and building maintenance, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
