Landfill Laborer

Responsibilities

• Perform facility grounds upkeep including but not limited to mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas
• Build and repair fences
• Maintain the odor control system as needed
• Place straw bales in ditches and on side of hills
• Assist at the yard boxes, truck wash and wheel wash as necessary
• Wash equipment using a pressure washer
• Dig tracks as necessary
• Assist with equipment services as necessary
• Assist with applying Alternate Daily Cover (ADC) when necessary
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices
• Operate the skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed
• Direct traffic on or around landfill
• Build, repair and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment is preferred
• Physical Requirements: 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, frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, occasionally climbing and/or balancing, rarely sitting, continuously standing, frequently walking
• Additional Working Conditions: Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas, exposure to residential and commercial waste, ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legal Requirements: Must successfully complete pre-employment testing, must be able to read and speak the English language

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Continuous lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs, frequent pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs, occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs, rare lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs, continuous outdoor work in varying temperatures, wet/humid conditions, continuous work in dusty, smelly, misty, and gassy environments, frequent stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, occasional climbing and/or balancing, rare sitting, continuous standing, frequent walking

Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must be able to understand the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Safety-focused mindset

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more

Pay

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Variety of shifts available to accommodate different schedules