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Sunshine Disposal Inc

Traffic Spotter

Spokane Valley, WA · On-site

$18.13/hr

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has an opening for a full-time employee as a Spotter/Materials ... Gives directive signals and/or verbal instructions to customer vehicles to optimize safe flow of ...

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Dohrn Transfer

Yard Spotter-$25.18/hr

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$25.18/hr

Full Time Spotter Dohrn is seeking a Full Time Spotter at our St. Louis, MO terminal. Experience ... Responsibilities • Drive a Non CDL vehicle safely moving semi-trailers to and from loading docks ...

GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS INC

Yard Spotter

Oberlin, OH · On-site

The Yard Spotter is responsible for moving trailers between staging areas and multiple greenhouses ... drive vehicles (truck), or use equipment such as hand tools, computers, or general business ...

Pike Corporation

Spotter

Fort Pierce, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

The General Laborer-Spotter position offers a valuable entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding ... Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner. * Participate in ongoing ...

Dot Foods

Trailer Spotter - Lot Check Attendant

Bear, DE · On-site

$18.50 - $27.50/hr

Conduct pre-trip inspections on spotter truck and fuel truck and report any issues to garage ... Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or experience driving commercial vehicles. * Experience in a fast ...

Burford's Construction

Spotter

Jasper, FL

$14 - $17.75/hr

The General Laborer-Spotter position offers a valuable entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding ... Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner. * Participate in ongoing ...

Burford's Construction

Spotter

Fort Pierce, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

The General Laborer-Spotter position offers a valuable entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding ... Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner. * Participate in ongoing ...

DOT Foods

Trailer Spotter - Lot Check Attendant

Bear, DE

$18.50 - $27.50/hr

Conduct pre-trip inspections on spotter truck and fuel truck and report any issues to garage ... Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or experience driving commercial vehicles. * Experience in a fast ...

Pike Corporation

Spotter

Jasper, FL

$14 - $17.75/hr

The General Laborer-Spotter position offers a valuable entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding ... Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner. * Participate in ongoing ...

Novo Logistics

Yard Spotter (Non-CDL)

Tuscaloosa, AL

$20/hr

Yard Spotter Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Company Description - Schedule 2*2*3 (Working every ... Perform general maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles. * Maintain high standards of safety ...

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How much do vehicle spotter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for vehicle spotter in the United States is $17.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vehicle spotter?

A Vehicle Spotter is responsible for guiding drivers, especially in tight or busy areas, to ensure safe and efficient vehicle movement. They help prevent accidents by providing clear directions, monitoring blind spots, and communicating potential hazards. This role is common in construction sites, warehouses, and transportation hubs where large vehicles operate. Strong attention to detail and good communication skills are essential for this job.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a vehicle spotter?

A Vehicle Spotter’s daily tasks involve directing vehicle movement, ensuring safe navigation within parking lots, loading docks, or construction sites, and helping drivers avoid hazards or obstacles. You may use hand signals, radios, and other communication tools to coordinate with truck or equipment operators, and you’ll frequently walk the premises to maintain clear sightlines. The role often requires close collaboration with drivers, yard supervisors, and other safety personnel to maintain an efficient and accident-free environment. Adapting quickly to changing schedules or traffic volumes is key, as priorities can shift throughout the day. Being alert and proactive helps prevent accidents, making your role essential to the team’s overall safety and productivity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vehicle spotter?

To thrive as a Vehicle Spotter, you need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with traffic flow and safety regulations, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience using two-way radios, signaling devices, and occasionally handheld traffic control equipment is common in this role. Excellent communication, reliability, and situational awareness are valuable soft skills for effective teamwork and responding to changing conditions. These qualities are crucial for maintaining workplace safety, ensuring efficient operations, and supporting vehicle movement in busy environments such as construction sites, warehouses, or trucking depots.

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Infographic showing various Vehicle Spotter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 41% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,749 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Traffic Spotter

Sunshine Disposal Inc

Spokane Valley, WA • On-site

$18.13/hr

Other

Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Description:

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has an opening for a full-time employee as a Spotter/Materials Recovery processor at our Spokane Valley, WA location.  This is a full time, day-shift position. Current available shift is Saturday-Tuesday (4 days); 6:30am – 5:00pm (10-hour shift).  This job includes assisting with traffic control in a transfer station setting; as well as moving recoverable materials and some facility clean up.  Current wage rate is $18.13 per hour with a $1.00 per hour wage bump after 12 months of employment, as well as annual COLA.  Sunshine Disposal & Recycling offers a competitive compensation package: company paid (employee only) medical/dental/vision benefits (dependent benefits available and must be paid by employee), company paid Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) plan with match (after meeting eligibility), optional employee paid Accident, Life and Disability insurance are offered, paid holidays and paid PTO. We are a Drug Free Workplace- this includes pre-employment and random testing as permitted by law. Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. 

  1. Provides continuous visual monitoring of traffic entering and leaving the transfer station site.
  2. Visually inspects incoming loads for unacceptable materials
  3. Provides exceptional customer service to all residential and commercial customers.
  4. Gives directive signals and/or  verbal instructions to customer vehicles to optimize safe flow of traffic.
  5. Pick up litter and debris on an ongoing basis each day in transfer station and parking lot areas.
  6. Separates recyclables from tipping floor areas and places into appropriate area/receptacles.
  7. Operates forklift when required/requested by supervisor (must complete training).
  8. Attend all necessary meetings as scheduled,  including safety, training and benefits meetings. 
  9. Performs all other duties as assigned. 
Requirements:

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job. 

Education/Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have: 

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License preferred
  • First Aid training must be completed when scheduled by the company
  • Forklift training must be completed when scheduled by the company
  • HAZWOPER Certification to be completed when scheduled by the company
  • Fall Protection training required at time of hire.
  • Other safety training must be completed when scheduled by the company

Physical Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

  • Regularly (6-10 hours per day):  sit, stand, walk, seeing, hearing.
  • Occasionally (2-4 hours per day):  pull/push, stoop/crouch, bend/twist, grasp, fine finger manipulation, reach, lift up to 40 pounds. 
  • Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses and differentiate between colors.

Compensation details: 18.13-18.13 Hourly Wage


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