General Laborer

About the role

Rumpke is a family‑owned and operated company that ranks among the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. The mission is to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions through a commitment to safety, service, the environment, and the growth of its people. General Laborers are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of facilities and grounds, custodial duties in offices and maintenance shops, and may assist in various lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds‑keeping, including mowing, trimming, and 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.
• Perform safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading containers and bins.
• Act as a helper on route as needed.
• 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.
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers.
• Pressure‑wash and perform minor repairs to waste carts, bins, containers, and portable rest rooms and prepare them for delivery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Self‑starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read and speak English well enough to understand directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously lifting/carrying a maximum of 10 lb.
• Frequently pushing/pulling a maximum of 10 lb.
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum of 35 lb.
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a maximum of 100 lb.
• 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, or crawling.
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing.
• Rarely sitting.
• Continuously standing.
• Frequently walking.

Additional Working Conditions

• 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.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak English.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Additional benefits.