Laborer Landfill

WM • Livermore, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various tasks at a landfill, including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic. The role involves picking up windblown paper along the landfill perimeter and exterior land, either manually or using a mobile vacuum pulled by a tractor. During periods of heavy summer traffic, the laborer directs trucks at the landfill entrance and communicates with drivers verbally or by hand signals. The position also supports site maintenance projects and, at landfills with a transfer station, manually separates specified materials from trash.

This is an on-site, safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate must comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of ongoing employment requirements. The expected base pay is $24.79; the offer may be influenced by relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

• Hold licenses as required by applicable local, state, federal, environmental, and health and safety regulatory agencies.
• Strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.
• Meet the physical demands necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manually pick up windblown paper around the landfill perimeter and on exterior land adjacent to public property, placing refuse in a large plastic trash bag.
• Use a mobile vacuum to collect loose paper and refuse along the landfill fence and adjacent ground, driving a tractor that pulls the vacuum and operating its hose.
• Direct truck traffic at the landfill entrance during periods of extraordinarily heavy summer traffic, communicating verbally or by hand signals.
• Lift construction materials for site maintenance projects, including lumber and bags of concrete mix.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, and chain saws.
• Manually separate metal, white goods, lumber, and cardboard from trash on the tipping floor at landfills with a transfer station.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Sign-on bonus (amount listed as $XXX)
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
• Paid on-the-job training
• Established career progression
• Dependent day care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed