Laborer-Landfill

City of St. Joseph • Saint Joseph, MO

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Picks up trash at landfill and from highways leading to landfill, cuts waste tires, recovers freon, cleans maintenance building and other related duties. No budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general safety rules and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and operations.
• Ability to follow instructions and carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• A valid Operator License with possibility to obtain a Class A License.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
• Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• PICKS up trash at landfill and highways leading to landfill.
• MOWS grass and trims with weed eater.
• ASSISTS in moving fences which serve as barriers to catch blowing paper.
• CLEANS shop, break room and scales.
• ASSISTS operators in digging out tracks on equipment.
• DIRECTS traffic in the dump area when necessary.
• PROCESSES waste tires
• PERFORMS freon recovery.
• ASSISTS mechanic with equipment maintenance and repair.
• PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees