Landfill Traffic Controller - Open Until Filled

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a Landfill Traffic Controller to manage vehicle flow at solid waste facilities, ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a valid driver’s license, relevant experience in traffic management, and strong communication skills to interact with the public effectively. This full-time role requires manual labor and is subject to various working conditions, including exposure to the elements.

Qualifications

• Preference for one (1) year of experience in traffic directing or related fields.
• Must obtain flagging certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs vehicles to unloading areas at solid waste facilities.
• Monitors and inspects vehicles for hazardous materials.

Skills

Directing traffic/flagging

Effective communication

Manual labor

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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Job Summary

Directs traffic at solid waste facilities. Monitors incoming waste for hazardous materials.

Job Summary

Directs traffic at solid waste facilities. Monitors incoming waste for hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Preference will be given for those with at least one (1) year of closely related experience, such as directing traffic, flagging, or working in or around construction sites, landfills, recycling facilities, or compost operations.

Must possess a valid driver’s license by the State of Utah at the time of hire.

Must obtain flagging certification within six (6) months of hire date.

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.

Essential Functions

• Directs vehicles to various unloading areas at solid waste facilities.
• 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.
• Picks up litter and/or supervises litter control.
• Prepares and applies alternative daily cover as needed.
• Completes daily work reports and logs.
• May Operate basic equipment as needed.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa)

Knowledge of

• Directing traffic/flagging
• Hazardous materials markers
• Using a two-way radio
  
  
  

Skills and Abilities to

• Communicate effectively
• Direct traffic efficiently and safely
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Perform manual labor in extreme weather conditions
  
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

This position requires driving and sitting in uncomfortable positions 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

The Solid Waste Division is open six (6) days a week and is open on most holidays. This position will require working different shifts, weekends, and holidays. This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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