Seasonal Laborer - Solid Waste

City of Richland

16d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The City is looking to hire a Seasonal Laborer at the Landfill for the 2026 season. The anticipated season is April - November 2026. Under the direction of the Solid Waste Manager or designee, safely performs manual labor in a variety of tasks in the maintenance of City landfill facilities on a seasonal (temporary) basis. Subject to after-hours and weekend work as needed. Scheduled hours for this position are Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, in accordance with landfill operation hours. Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and a pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Proper tools and equipment required for performance of assigned duties.
Safe use, proper care, and usage of hand tools and small powered equipment.
Applicable health and safety policy, procedures, and practices.
Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques.
General principals of grounds and facilities maintenance activities.
Operate battery, electric, or fuel powered equipment.
Utilize hand and power tools used in performance of duties.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Learn, read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently and perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work cooperatively with others.
Adhere to work policies and procedures as established by the City and assigned supervisor.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Provide continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Demonstrate the City’s shared values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence, and in accordance with department expectations.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in solid waste/transfer station.
Prior experience working with small tools, mowers, trimmers.
Customer service experience

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks requiring manual labor including general maintenance and clean up duties of grounds, facilities, and other assigned areas.
Use light and/or heavy equipment, and hand and power tools to perform seasonal maintenance.
Assists in the repair of irrigation systems and piping up to 4-inches.
Removes litter and debris.
Paints over/removes graffiti and assists with other painting assignments.
Operates mowing equipment to include riding mowers.
Operates gas powered equipment to include: blower, string trimmer, edger, pressure washer, weedwhacker, and small hand and power tools
Performs entry level facility maintenance such as painting, landscape maintenance including irrigation systems, rough carpentry, using hand power tools and hand tools.
Communicates with customers and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner, both in person and over the phone, answering and processing customer requests.
Screen loads to ensure appropriate and safe disposal of materials.
Assists in sign making and installations.
Assists with traffic control set-up and breakdown under direction and in support of seasonal work activities.
Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.