Maintenance Laborer

Rumpke Careers•Covington, KY

12h

About The Position

Maintenance Laborers maintain the grounds and general condition of Rumpke’s maintenance facilities. Duties may include custodial work in offices and maintenance shops, shop cleaning, oil-spill cleanup during road calls, parts pickup, pressure washing, minor repairs, and painting containers. The role may also assist other lines of business as needed. Employees are expected to operate and maintain tools and equipment safely, practice safe driving while transporting supplies and parts, and interact professionally with internal and external customers. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Safety-focused mindset.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
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 English.
Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 pounds; occasionally handle up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and sit; frequently stand and walk.
May be exposed to high-traffic conditions, tight driving areas, and residential and commercial waste.
Ability to travel between offices as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with various hand tools and equipment.
Previous CDL driving experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility grounds and surrounding areas, including shop cleaning, oil-spill cleanup during road calls, parts pickup, and general housekeeping.
Operate hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools and equipment.
Maintain assigned equipment and tools in safe operating condition in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to shop tools and bins, containers, and other shop-based items.
Use safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading shop supplies, parts, and tools.
Assist with general housekeeping in maintenance shops and offices.
Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of the maintenance facility.
Clean, prepare, and paint containers as needed.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Assist with other lines of business, projects, or areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.