General Laborer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Pebble Township, OH

10d

About The Position

General Laborers maintain and upkeep company facilities and grounds, and may perform custodial duties in offices and maintenance shops. The role may also provide assistance across various lines of business. It involves groundskeeping, operating and maintaining tools and equipment, supporting waste-cart and bin distribution, helping on routes, general cleaning and minor repairs, preparing and painting containers, installing erosion controls, and pressure-washing and preparing waste-related equipment for delivery. The position requires professional interaction with internal and external customers and may involve travel between offices, exposure to waste and changing outdoor conditions, and work during flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Ability to work flexible hours and nights, weekends, overtime, and/or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude preferred.
Experience working with various hand tools and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility grounds, including mowing, trimming, and picking up paper and trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas.
Operate various manual, electrical, and gas-powered handheld tools and equipment.
Maintain assigned equipment and tools in safe operating condition according to company policy and OSHA requirements.
Assist with organizing and distributing waste carts and bins.
Use safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading containers and bins.
Act as a route helper as needed.
Assist with general housekeeping in maintenance shops and offices.
Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of facilities.
Clean, prepare, and paint containers.
Build, repair, and install erosion controls such as silt fences and straw bales.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to waste carts, bins, containers, and portable restrooms, and prepare them for delivery as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.