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.

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Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. it’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.