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MRF- Traffic Controller

MRF- Traffic Controller

MarBorg RecoverySanta Barbara, CA, United States
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MarBorg Recovery

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Traffic Controller

LOCATION : MRFTajiguas Landfill

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

PREPARED DATE : February 18, 2022

REPORTS TO : General Manager

DIRECT REPORTS : None

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible to alert traffic, or to stop traffic intermittently, as required by the progress of work in a facility. The traffic control operation provides protection for other employees and the public. A Traffic Controller shall be alert, neat appearing, and act responsibly.

A TYPICAL DAY : This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to redefine waste recovery with safety as the number one goal. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, next generation, and a greener environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following :

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

  • Maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow in the unloading area, inspecting waste received at the MRF for hazardous and unauthorized waste, sorting of waste by type, and ensuring that drivers and pedestrians are kept at a safe distance from all heavy equipment and industrial operations.
  • Assist with backing in vehicles
  • Carry a broom to clear glass and other small amounts of trash to make it safer for everyone.
  • Watch for overhead clearances while trucks are dumping to avoid building repairs.
  • Make sure glass bottles and garbage bags are not on the tip floor
  • Strictly adhere to safe work practices
  • Determine traffic flow and vehicle placement locations
  • Assist with and provide direction(s) to backing vehicles
  • Always face oncoming traffic
  • Never leave the position until relieved
  • Know where fellow employee and equipment are, be aware of changes, and never stand among workers and equipment
  • Attend daily safety meetings
  • Be courteous, yet authoritative
  • Minimize conversations with motorist and pedestrians
  • Be positioned to compensate for limited sight distance, to provide maximum advance warningand always remain clearly visible to traffic
  • Try to maintain color contrast with background; consider sun glare on motorist
  • Maintain continuous communication with any customer
  • Establish eye contact with drivers to whom must be given direction
  • Do facility housekeeping and maintenance
  • Complete other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Traffic Controllers must use the following personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools :

Hard hat with mounted pedestrian warning lights

Safety glasses

Appropriate work boots

High-visibility apparel

Whistle

Hearing protection

Walkie talkie

Red traffic-control wand

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :

Ability to verbally communicate effectively and provide direction

Ability to understand instructions and follow direction(s)

Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Ability to make informed decisions

CORE COMPETENCIES :

  • Doing Good (i.e. Code of Conduct).
  • Making Good (i.e. Accountability, responsibility and ownership for a problem).
  • Treating People Well (i.e. Works cooperatively and effectively with others).
  • Environmentally Focused (i.e. Employee takes initiative as a LEED building initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations).
  • Observant : (i.e. Employee can identify safety or operational deficiencys and to quickly implement a correction).
  • Safety Matters : Employee actively participates and promotes a safe and healthy workplace.
  • NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES : Attention to detail, dependable, communication, courteous

    EDUCATION : High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

    LANGUAGE SKILLS :

    A Traffic Controller must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Additionally, a traffic controller must have the ability to write simple correspondence, effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

    REASONING ABILITY :

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    CERTIFICATIONS : None.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Must have strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds

    Must have the ability to continually stand and / or walk over variable terrain for the work period

    Must have the ability to wear and support PPE requirements weighting a minimum of 1 lb. on the head, 2 lbs. on the body and 1 lb. by hand for the work period

    Must have ability to complete repetitive tasks (twisting, turning, bending / stooping, reaching above and below shoulder, nonforceful gripping and / or grasping) for the work period

    Must have specific vision abilities (close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision)

    Must have the ability to hear unaided

    Must safely manage traffic control through active work areas while gripping and / or grasping a traffic-control wand and utilizing radio communication for the work period

    WORK ENVIRONMENT :

    We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment.

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.

    Compensation details : 19-22 Hourly Wage

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