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.Position Summary:
Coordinate traffic control activities for the Material Recovery Facility/Transfer Station departments, spot customer vehicles, and check loads. Engage with customers.
SALARY RANGE:$22.25/hour - $24.00/hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Good judgment skills and ability to recognize equipment problems.
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish, required
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- One year of previous customer service experience required
PHYSICAL:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- 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
