General Laborer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Taylor Mill, KY

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About The Position

General Laborers are responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of facilities and facility grounds. They may also perform custodial duties in offices and maintenance shops and assist in various lines of business. The role includes groundskeeping, maintaining and using tools and equipment safely, organizing and distributing waste carts and bins, supporting routes as needed, performing minor facility repairs, preparing and painting containers, installing erosion controls, pressure-washing carts and containers, and interacting professionally with customers. The position does not manage employees. The work may involve outdoor conditions, changing temperatures, wet or humid environments, airborne matter, exposure to residential and commercial waste, and high-traffic or tight driving areas. Employees may need to travel between offices, work flexible hours, and work nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed. Rumpke describes itself as a family-owned and operated waste and recycling company providing essential services to residents, businesses, and neighborhoods.

Requirements

Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Must be able 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.
Able to work flexible hours and nights and weekends as needed.
Able to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
Physical requirements include lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds continuously, pushing or pulling up to 10 pounds frequently, and occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds; rarely up to 100 pounds.
Able to work continuously outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
Able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance; stand continuously and walk frequently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain facility grounds, including mowing, trimming, and picking up paper and trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas.
Operate hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools and equipment.
Maintain assigned equipment and tools and ensure they are in safe operating condition according to Company policy and OSHA.
Assist with the organization and distribution of waste carts and bins.
Use safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading containers and bins.
Act as a helper on route as needed.
Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices.
Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of facilities.
Clean, prepare, and paint containers.
Build, repair, and install erosion control, such as silt fence and straw bales.
Professionally interact with internal and external customers.
Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to waste carts, bins, containers, and portable rest rooms, and prepare them for delivery as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.