Spotter at BEST Employment – Sarasota, Florida

Spotter

ID: REP-11/16/23-SPT
Location: Sarasota, FL

Hours of operation: Monday – Friday (7am – 4pm)

Pay rate: $15.00 per hour.

Must be able to communicate in English.

Employee must bring their own puncture resistant work boots, all other PPE will be supplied by us.

This position utilizes a skid steer loader (Bobcat). Prior experience is a plus, but we are willing to train.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Spotter is responsible for safely and efficiently directing the vehicle drivers to the proper areas, based on site fill plan, of the landfill, transfer station or recycling centers, ensuring that publicly-posted safety rules are followed. The position inspects incoming loads for unacceptable waste, removing such items before disposal at the site. The Spotter may also perform general laborer duties, including site clean-up, yard work and building maintenance, as necessary.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including the proper manner in which to approach oncoming vehicles; make eye contact with drivers to ensure signals are understood; maintain use of personal protective equipment at all times
• Enforce publicly-posted safety rules and unposted safety standards at all times
• Direct vehicles to the proper area of the facility based on the site fill plan; direct trucks in and out of the site in inclement weather
• Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unsegregated items, including tires, batteries and other unacceptable materials prior to disposal at the site
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention
• Follow guidelines and procedures for completing daily closing tasks
• Clean up work areas
• Fuel vehicles and equipment
• Clean track on track type and related equipment
• Perform yard work, including mowing and litter pick up
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as, pick up trucks, skid steers, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment, etc
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned