Laborer - Landfill 2nd shift

Athens Services•Rialto, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer maintains the cleanliness and safety of landfill or transfer station property and entrance roads. The role includes 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 incoming traffic. The laborer communicates professionally with customers, drivers, equipment operators, supervisors, and other employees; explains and enforces traffic and safety regulations; reports violations; and attends weekly safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings. Duties must be performed safely and professionally, with other duties assigned as needed. The position involves outdoor work and occasional indoor work, including exposure to weather, dust, smoke, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet conditions, noise, refuse, and heavy equipment. It requires extended periods standing and working near customers and equipment operators, and use of hand tools and chains. Assigned approved personal protective equipment is mandatory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 1 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's 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 appropriate work areas using hand signals.
Clean equipment tracks as needed.
Enforce traffic regulations, explain them to customers, and report violations to the Supervisor.
Help ensure employees, customers, and drivers follow safety procedures and policies; report violations to Management.
Attend weekly safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings.
Wear assigned and approved personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.