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Spotter

GreenWaste
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026
Title: Spotter

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Pay: $26.12-$27.00/hr.

About The Company

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20 municipalities and 50 jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10 locations, and have 1,000 employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Spotter to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our site located at 653 Charles St. San Jose, CA 95112 and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Spotter to provide support to one or more facilities. This role’s main function will manage traffic flow in and out of the facility. They will direct trucks where to load and unload, grade material being dumped on the tipping floors, and monitor all rolling stock, truck and pedestrian traffic to facilitate a safe working environment.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

  • Follow Company and Cal-OSHA safety procedures to ensure safe working habits and awareness.
  • Monitor all site traffic including trucks, pedestrians, and all rolling stock.
  • Direct trucks delivering loads to the proper tipping location.
  • Direct trucks picking up materials to the proper loading locations.
  • Distribute and collect onsite handheld radios to communicate with haulers when staging deliveries.
  • Work closely with the scale house team and the site supervisors to optimize traffic flow and minimize delays and backups.
  • Grade the loads being delivered to the MRF and report status to the scale for proper material identification.
  • Use tablets and cameras as required to document delivered materials.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to stand, walk and move over small obstacles for extended periods of time.
  • Excellent time management and cognitive thinking ability.
  • Understanding tasks and completing them as directed.
  • Understands the site traffic patterns and how to use them efficiently.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety
  • Effective time management and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Language Skill

  • Proficiency in English and/or Spanish

Physical Demands

  • Standing, bending, lifting, and crouching for extended periods of time
  • Requires the ability to handle material weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Work Environment

The typical work week is Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening work may be required. The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including sun exposure and rain. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced setting with changing working conditions based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

Compensation And Benefits

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

This Organization participates in E-Verify.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

Salary : $26 - $27

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