Yard Laborer/Fleet Washer

Waste Connections•Vancouver, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections of Washington is hiring a Yard Laborer/Container Washer in Vancouver, Washington. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently washing and sanitizing carts, containers, and bins, along with general site cleanup. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The starting wage is $22.47 per hour. This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee uses a pressure washer and occasionally a brush to clean and sanitize as many as 75–100 plastic and metal containers per day for reuse. The role also involves inspecting and maintaining pressure-washing equipment, gathering containers for washing, running errands in a company vehicle, and cleaning wind-blown trash from the truck yard and shop. Work must follow established safety procedures and corporate and OSHA standards. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and an eligible motor vehicle report, and must pass a drug screen and pre-employment background check. The work requires standing and working outdoors throughout an eight-hour shift, lifting 50 pounds regularly, and working in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of pressure washers, their components, and basic maintenance requirements for safe and efficient operation.
Ability to read, write, and understand work orders and daily assignments well enough to complete basic reports.
At least one year of work experience.
Valid driver's license and eligible motor vehicle report.
Must pass a drug screen and pre-employment background check.
Ability to stand and work outdoors throughout an eight-hour shift.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a labor role, preferably one involving customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections of the pressure washer and related equipment, including checking for leaks, inspecting safety equipment, gauges and fluid levels, and confirming systems are operational.
Check gauges and controls after starting the equipment.
Use a pressure washer to clean and sanitize up to 75–100 plastic and metal containers per day.
Use the pressure washer wand and occasionally a brush to remove debris and stains from used containers so they can be delivered to new customers.
Gather the necessary sizes and styles of containers to wash for the day to support efficient operation of other departments.
Run errands while safely operating a company vehicle.
Pick up and sweep wind-blown trash around the truck yard and shop.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.