Traffic Controller
Company: MarBorg Industries
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Traffic ControllerLOCATION: Santa
BarbaralFull-Time/Non Exempt
Starting Pay $21.50 per hour. We set our pay based on several
factors including knowledge, experience, certification and
location. Combined with our rich competitive benefit package and
the rewarding work we do for the environment make MarBorg a great
place to work!POSITION SUMMARY:A Traffic Controller is responsible
for maintaining a safe and efficient flow of traffic in designated
areas in the Recycle Yard while successfully providing protection
to employees and the public. The ideal candidate is reliable and
committed to maintaining a safe work environment. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow in the unloading
area, inspecting waste received at the Recycle Yard 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.
- Direct internal/external customers in a safe and efficient
manner. Assist with and provide direction(s) to backing
vehicle.
- Provide detailed information of load to rest of team to
effectively place customer.
- Maintain constant communication with Equipment Operators and
other Traffic Controllers.
- Provide adequate area for neighboring vehicles to offload
safely.
- Watch for overhead clearances while trucks are dumping to avoid
building repairs.
- Make sure the tip floor is clear of debris to avoid equipment
and property damage.
- Strictly adhere to safe work practices
- Determine traffic flow and vehicle placement locations based on
current conditions.
- Assist with and provide direction(s) to backing vehicles using
approved hand signals.
- Never leave the position until relieved, communicate any issues
to team lead.
- Know where fellow employees and equipment are, be aware of
changes, and never stand among workers and equipment and always
remain clearly visible to traffic.
- Attend daily safety meetings.
- Be positioned to compensate for limited sight distance, to
provide maximum advance warning and always remain clearly visible
to traffic.
- Maintain continuous communication with any customer by being
courteous, yet authoritative.
- Establish eye contact with drivers to whom must be given
direction
- Ensures that all work zone areas are clean, safe, secure, and
well maintained.
- Follows proper radio policy and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned. 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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not
required.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and
customer requests.
- Ability to prioritize and adjust work activities to be
effective and efficient.
- Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with
coworkers and customers.
- Strong communication skills with ability to give clear
instructions.
- Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain
the safety of the work environment.
- Maintain accuracy and composure while under pressure.
- Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.EDUCATIONHigh school
education or equivalent preferred but not required. NEAT JOB
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:Attention to detail, Customer Service,
Problem Solving, Safety Conscious CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONSClass C driver's license preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS:A
Traffic Controller must have the ability to read, write, and
comprehend simple instructions in English. Additionally, a traffic
controller must have the ability to speak English and effectively
present information in one-to-one and small group situations to
customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Spanish
speaking is preferred bu tnot required,REASONING ABILITY:Ability to
apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with
problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations. 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.
- 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,
grip
- 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:The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Work is generally performed indoors at a designated
construction and demolition (C&D) facility. A Traffic Control
Lead is exposed to and works with organic material and general
debris and is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts,
physical hazards from heavy equipment, potentially dangerous tools
and equipment, traffic, fumes or airborne particles, paints,
solvents, loud noise(s). The position may include outside weather
conditions. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves,
safety footwear, safety eyeglasses, earplugs, hardhat with flashing
warning lights.
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Keywords: MarBorg Industries, San Luis Obispo , Traffic Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Santa Barbara, California
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