Laborer

About the role

Position requires occasional labor-intensive work, including lifting requirements of 75 pounds or more. Works in accordance with CARDS Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by CARDS Management or directed by the Route Manager.
• Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck; containers may be staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service.
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
• Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Cleans and prepares a job site.
• Picks and sorts materials.
• Uses a variety of tools and machines such as forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers.
• Identifies and sorts materials so that they can be properly organized.
• Works in all weather conditions.
• Unloads customer material by hand.
• Assembles/disassembles containers.
• Drives and delivers containers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Multiple health plans to choose from, with 50% company-paid employee and dependent plans.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• $25,000 life insurance (company-paid).
• Retirement plan with company match up to 5%.
• Safety and retention incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Access to employee discount through LifeMart.

Pay

Competitive base salary with opportunity to earn incentive pay.

Schedule

Monday–Friday; additional hours may be needed. Shift is 10–12 hours.