Landfill Laborer

Rumpke•Columbus, IN

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team! A Landfill Laborer is responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of the facility grounds. Landfill Laborers may also perform custodial duties in the offices, maintenance shops, etc. This position may also assist in various lines of business.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude
Self-starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision
Good verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
Must be able to understand the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
Safety-focused mindset
Experience working with various hand tools and equipment is preferred
Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs
Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
Frequently climbing and/or balancing
Rarely sitting
Continuously standing
Frequently walking
Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
Exposure to residential and commercial waste
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver's license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

Experience working with various hand tools and equipment is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform facility grounds upkeep including but not limited to mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas
Build and repair fences
Maintain the odor control system as needed
Place straw bales in ditches and on side of hills
Assist at the yard boxes, truck wash and wheel wash as necessary
Wash equipment using a pressure washer
Dig tracks as necessary
Assist with equipment services as necessary
Assist with applying Alternate Daily Cover (ADC) when necessary
Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices
Operate the skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed
Direct traffic on or around landfill
Professionally interact with internal and external customers
Build, repair and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales
Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned