diff --git a/.github/workflows/check.yml b/.github/workflows/check.yml
index 3d7930e..63f46ec 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/check.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/check.yml
@@ -18,13 +18,11 @@ jobs:
       # using the same image which is used by opensearch-build team to build the OpenSearch Distribution
       # this image tag is subject to change as more dependencies and updates will arrive over time
       image: ${{ needs.Get-CI-Image-Tag.outputs.ci-image-version-linux }}
-      # need to switch to root so that github actions can install runner binary on container without permission issues.
-      options: --user root
-    env:
-      ACTIONS_ALLOW_USE_UNSECURE_NODE_VERSION: true
-
+      options: ${{ needs.Get-CI-Image-Tag.outputs.ci-image-start-options }}
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      - name: Run start commands
+        run: ${{ needs.Get-CI-Image-Tag.outputs.ci-image-start-command }}
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Run Gradle (check)
         run: |
           # https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-build/issues/4191
@@ -44,7 +42,7 @@ jobs:
         os: [windows-latest, macos-13]
     runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Set up JDK ${{ matrix.java }}
         uses: actions/setup-java@v3
         with: