Landfill Laborer

Rumpke Careers•Waverly, OH

11d

About The Position

A Landfill Laborer is responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of facility grounds. The role may also include custodial duties in offices and maintenance shops and assistance in various lines of business. The position requires a safety-focused approach and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. The stated shift is 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime may also be required as needed.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Understand English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Safety-focused mindset.
Must be able to complete necessary training courses to operate equipment as needed.
Must be 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 English.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain facility grounds, including mowing, trimming, and picking up paper and trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas, safely and in compliance with 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.
Assist with general housekeeping of 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 such as silt fence and straw bales.
Perform other duties as assigned.