Yard Utility Laborer

Sutherlin Sanitation in Sutherlin, Oregon is looking for a Yard Utility Laborer to join our team.

Schedule

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Saturday (Thursday & Sunday off)

Pay

• $20–$22.00 per hour (DOE)
• Yearly safety bonuses
• Yearly boot allowances

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• PPE provided

About the role

This role helps keep the facility running smoothly by maintaining the yard, cleaning and repairing containers, directing customer traffic, and assisting with the safe operation of the transfer station and recycling depot.

Responsibilities

• Yard and facility maintenance, including paper picking, cutting weeds, and keeping the yard clean and presentable
• Washing, repairing, and assembling trash bins and containers
• Traffic management
• Working outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to learn operating new equipment: forklift, leaf blower, and pressure washer
• Courteous interaction with customers
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Duties can change daily as operational needs change

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Constant exposure to extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
• Extensive physical activity; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 65 pounds required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts; requires following basic safety precautions

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must pass random drug and alcohol screenings per company policy
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet position requirements and successfully pass post-offer employment examinations including: drug screen, background check, MVR check (driving record)