Landfill Traffic Controller

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Directs traffic at solid waste facilities. Monitors incoming waste for prohibited/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.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.  A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

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

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Directs vehicles to various unloading areas at solid waste facilities.
• Enforces agency safety requirements and procedures; takes appropriate action.
• Inspects vehicles for prohibited/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 house-hold hazardous waste material.
• Picks up litter, sweeps applicable areas, and moves recyclables to the proper locations.
• Completes daily work reports and logs.
• Operates basic equipment as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Directing traffic
• Hazardous materials placards and 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.