Landfill Laborer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Pebble Township, OH

12d

About The Position

A Landfill Laborer is responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of facility grounds and may perform custodial duties in offices, maintenance shops, and other areas. The role may also assist in various lines of business. The scheduled shift is 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexible hours and nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
Sufficient English-language ability to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training; must be able to read and speak English.
Safety-focused mindset.
Must successfully complete necessary training courses to operate equipment as needed.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with various hand tools and equipment.
One year of general labor or grounds maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility grounds by mowing, trimming, and collecting paper and trash safely and in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
Build and repair fences.
Maintain the odor control system as needed.
Assist at yard boxes, the truck wash, and the 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.
Perform general housekeeping in maintenance shops and offices.
Operate skid steers, sweepers, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed.
Direct traffic on or around the landfill.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Build, repair, and install erosion-control measures, including silt fences and straw bales.
Perform other duties as assigned.