Spotter

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Non Exempt Full-Time Burbank Recycling, Burbank, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.25 To $24.00 Hourly

SALARY RANGE:$22.25/hour - $24.00/hour

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1400 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is to the organization.

Coordinate traffic control activities for the Material Recovery Facility/Transfer Station departments, spot customer vehicles, and check loads. Engage with customers.

• Provide traffic control efforts at the Transfer Station, Green Waste, Construction & Demolition, and Material Recovery Facility.
• Direct incoming vehicles to wait at the metering area until unloading space is available.
• Direct vehicles to un-tarp and back into the unloading space.
• Ensure customers are following Tip Floor Rules
• Provide traffic direction for special circumstances such as vehicle accidents/breakdowns and/or special projects requiring additional traffic direction.
• Constant watch of vehicle and equipment movement, with the intent of protecting self and others from harm and constant communication with other traffic spotters, Equipment Operators, Scale House, and Supervision.
• Engage with customers answering questions regarding facility services, rules, fees and acceptable waste types, providing a high level of customer service.
• Monitor incoming loads for hazardous wastes or other unsafe conditions
• Inspect recycle loads for recovery and residue percentages
• Stop operations if any unsafe condition arises
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

• Good judgment skills and ability to recognize equipment problems.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish, required

• One year of previous customer service experience required

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Will be exposed to moderate noise and dust levels.
• Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, snow, fog).

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including 401k and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacation/PSL