Laborer - Landfill 2nd Shift

Athens Services•Redlands, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer maintains the cleanliness and efficiency of landfill or transfer-station property and entrance roads. The role involves manually removing debris and weeds, installing drainage structures, placing tarps and tires over trash, maintaining wind fences, collecting commodities when safe, cleaning equipment tracks, and directing traffic. The employee communicates professionally with customers, drivers, supervisors, and equipment operators; helps enforce traffic and safety rules; attends safety meetings; and reports violations to management. Work takes place primarily outdoors, sometimes indoors, and around heavy equipment, refuse, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions. The role requires use of assigned personal protective equipment and the ability to perform the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations. The stated wage is $24.31, including prevailing wage (the combination of basic hourly wage and the value of fringe benefits).

Requirements

One year of experience working as a general laborer and/or in a construction environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to construction operations.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally and in writing, and to follow instructions.
Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Valid Class C driver license.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain landfill or transfer-station property and drainage channels by removing debris and weeds.
Install drainage structures.
Place tarps on trash and tires on top of tarps.
Move or construct wind fences and make repairs as needed.
Pick up commodities from the tipping area when safety permits.
Control incoming traffic and direct vehicles to the appropriate work area using hand signals.
Clean equipment tracks as needed.
Enforce traffic regulations, explain them to customers, and report violations to the Supervisor.
Ensure employees, customers, and drivers follow safety procedures and policies.
Attend weekly safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings.
Report violations to Management.
Wear mandatory assigned and approved personal protective equipment.
Communicate professionally with customers, drivers, and supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.