Landfill Laborer

About the Company

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 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. When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.

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
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• 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

• Mechanical aptitude
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good verbal communication skills 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
• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment is preferred
• 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 the English language

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
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently 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 work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision
• Matching 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation