Laborer

Swaco • Columbus, OH

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining clean and safe environments, and likes operating equipment and tackling a variety of hands-on tasks? If so, we'd love to meet you. As a Laborer, you'll play an important role in supporting daily landfill operations and helping create a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for customers, employees, and the community. Every day brings different opportunities—from operating equipment and maintaining grounds to assisting visitors and supporting facility improvement projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork.
• Enjoys hands-on outdoor work.
• Demonstrates strong dependability and attendance.
• Follows safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Can read and understand safety documents, operating manuals, and work instructions.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with customers and coworkers.
• Works effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Uses sound judgment and common sense to solve problems and complete tasks.
• Can safely operate equipment and vehicles while maintaining attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing maintenance, groundskeeping, or facility upkeep.
• Experience operating light, medium, or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain landfill grounds by mowing, trimming, landscaping, and collecting litter.
• Support facility appearance through painting, cleaning, beautification projects, and minor repairs.
• Build, repair, and maintain fences and erosion-control features such as silt fencing and straw bales.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment, including: Backhoes, Street sweepers, Fuel trucks, Roll-off trucks, Water trucks, Other support equipment.
• Direct customers and haulers to appropriate disposal areas and ensure safe traffic flow throughout the facility.
• Fuel vehicles and equipment and complete required inspection and vehicle reports.
• Maintain facility sidewalks, roadways, restrooms, gates, wheel wash areas, and other operational spaces.
• Assist with litter collection along assigned highways and roadways.
• Support odor control efforts and help apply Alternate Daily Cover (ADC) when needed.
• Partner with mechanics and maintenance staff to perform basic equipment maintenance, change tires, and retrieve parts.
• Clean equipment tracks and wheels and help maintain a safe, organized worksite.
• Provide professional, courteous service to both internal and external customers.
• Respond to other operational needs and support team projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a visible impact every day by helping maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible operation.
• Work alongside a dedicated team.
• Develop valuable equipment and maintenance skills.
• Contribute to services that benefit the entire community.
• Inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED