Landfill Laborer

City of Glasgow • Glasgow, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Landfill Laborer performs routine and semi-skilled work associated with the collection and processing of recyclable materials, operation of vehicles and equipment, grounds maintenance, litter control, and general landfill operations. This role involves driving City vehicles for collection and transport of materials, operating various equipment like forklifts and balers, sorting and processing recyclables, performing grounds maintenance, and assisting with general landfill upkeep. Employees with a Commercial Driver's License may operate CDL-required vehicles on-site and for limited local travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screenings
• Basic knowledge of the safe operation of trucks, forklifts, loaders, balers, mowing equipment, and other assigned equipment
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment in confined work areas and around other employees, vehicles, and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform routine manual labor for extended periods
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and follow established safety procedures
• Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and identify obvious maintenance or operating problems
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments and as part of a crew
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing manual labor, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, recycling, sanitation, or similar work

Responsibilities

• Drives City vehicles to collect, transport, and unload recyclable materials
• Operates forklifts, uni-loaders, balers, and other assigned vehicles and equipment
• Sorts, handles, loads, unloads, and processes recyclable materials as assigned
• Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed eating, litter pickup, and related work
• Performs general manual labor associated with landfill and recycling operations
• Assists with maintaining work areas, equipment, and landfill property in a clean and orderly condition
• May occasionally operate CDL-required vehicles, primarily on landfill property and for limited local travel, if possessing the required Commercial Driver's License
• Performs related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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