General Laborer

Mission

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and the growth of our people.

Benefits

Join Rumpke and enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds-keeping including but not limited to mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas
• Operate various hand-held manual, electrical and gas-powered tools, and equipment
• Maintain and ensure the safe operating condition of assigned equipment and tools according to Company policy and OSHA
• Assist with the organization and distribution of waste carts and bins
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices
• Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of facilities
• Clean, prepare, and paint containers
• Build, repair, and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Self-starter, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday: Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs, Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs, Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs, Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs, Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions, Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter, Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, Occasionally climbing and/or balancing, Rarely sitting, Continuously standing, Frequently walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday: Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs, Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs, Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs, Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs, Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions, Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter, Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, Occasionally climbing and/or balancing, Rarely sitting, Continuously standing, Frequently walking
• Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday: Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas, Exposure to residential and commercial waste, Ability to travel between offices, as required, Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed, Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays