Spotter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 1-year experience working as a general laborer and/or construction environment.
• High School Diploma / GED
• 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

Responsibilities

• Actively inspect loads for unauthorized material at the unloading area.
• Enforce MRF safety requirements and procedures.
• Spot trucks unloading in the tipping area and maintain traffic control in the area.
• Direct traffic safely in and out of the unloading area and controls the unloading of vehicles.
• Inspect and remove hazardous waste from all loads tipped at the MRF. This includes other unauthorized wastes such as used tires, treated wood and other unauthorized material.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, including: scale house operators, heavy equipment operators, MRF Foremen and Supervisors
• Coordinate the stoppage of various activities within the unloading area in order to pull hazardous waste materials from the waste streams.
• Immediately report all emergencies (e.g. fires, accidents) to the proper manager/supervisor.
• Provide fuels and related additives to all heavy equipment operating in the MRF as required.
• Prepare daily log sheets to report tonnages from various equipment/vehicles/transfer trailers for correct reporting, billing and invoicing.
• Perform daily litter control on the MRF and maintains the entry road into the MRF.
• Keep the MRF tipping areas clean and well-maintained.
• Operate equipment in support of the inspection and sorting process, including but not limited to skid steer, backhoe, forklift and loaders.
• Sorting cardboard and curbside recyclables and baling sorted materials using baling equipment.
• Sort and properly load waste tires for shipping.
• Separate metals by type for salvage.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate with and take direction from a 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 in accordance with clearance procedures, policies, and practices.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Required to work overtime, weekends and during emergency conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment