Solid Waste Traffic Controller: Directing & Inspections

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a solid waste traffic controller to direct vehicles at facilities and monitor incoming waste for prohibited materials. The role requires a valid Utah driver's license and the ability to pass a drug test, with mandatory random testing and potential post-accident testing.

The position involves directing traffic, enforcing safety procedures, communicating with the public, and performing manual labor in outdoor environments, often under extreme weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to direct vehicles at facilities.
• Effective communication with the public and staff.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Directs vehicles to unloading areas at solid waste facilities.
• Enforces safety requirements and procedures; takes action as needed.
• Inspects vehicles for prohibited or hazardous waste materials with inspection staff.
• Communicates with the public about services and unloading locations.
• Picks up litter and moves recyclables to proper locations.
• Completes daily work reports and logs.
• Operates basic equipment as needed.

Skills

Direct traffic

Communicate effectively

Direct traffic safely

Follow instructions

Work in extreme weather

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking a solid waste traffic controller to direct vehicles at facilities and monitor incoming waste for prohibited materials. The role requires a valid Utah driver's license and the ability to pass a drug test, with mandatory random testing and potential post-accident testing.

The position involves directing traffic, enforcing safety procedures, communicating with the public, and performing manual labor in outdoor environments, often under extreme weather conditions.