TEMP - Landfill Spotter

Company: City of Garland, TX
Location: Rowlett
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Applying to Temporary Pool openings does not guarantee full-time employment with the City of Garland.
Responsible for the safe, smooth traffic flow of vehicles at the working face of the landfill, or at a transfer station by enforcing publicly posted safety rules.
Target Hiring Range: $13.17/hr - $16.17/hr

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  Direct vehicles to the proper area of the facility based on site fill plan.
  
  
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  Direct and communicate with trucks and vehicles in and out of the working area in all weather conditions.
  
  
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  Control traffic flow in the event of emergency situation.
  
  
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  Inspect loads for signs of unacceptable waste. May remove unsegregated items such as tires, batteries, and other unacceptable materials.
  
  
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  Follow all safety policies and rules including properly approaching vehicles, making eye contact with drivers to ensure signals are understood, and use of personal protective equipment.
  
  
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  Enforce publicly posted safety rules and un-posted safety standards.
  
  
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  Communicate with customers, scale house and equipment operators regarding incoming loads of waste or other issues as they arise.
  
  
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  Follow guidelines and procedures for completing daily opening and closing tasks.
  
  
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  May perform general labor duties including site clean-up, yard work and building maintenance.
  
  
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  Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  
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    High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED)
    
    
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    No experience required
    
    
    Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
    
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      Knowledge of safety practices and hazards standard to work area
      
      
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      Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions
      
      
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      Ability to perform physical labor
      
      
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      Ability to comprehend written and oral work assignments and perform work as assigned
      
      
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      Additional skills and experience may be required
      
      
      Valid State of Texas Class C driver's license.
      The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
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      ID: 2023-8704
      Department Name: Landfill
      Target Hiring Range: Depending on Qualifications
      External Company Name: City of Garland, TX
      External Company URL: http://www.garlandtx.gov
      Street: 3175 Elm Grove Road
      Minimum Education & Work Experience: * High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED)
      
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      • No experience required Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
        

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