Part Time Laborer

Waste Connections•Portsmouth, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections of Rhode Island is looking for a safety-conscious Yard Laborer to join their transfer station in Portsmouth, RI. Waste Connections is an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. They pride themselves on being a different kind of company with a different kind of culture, where self-directed, empowered employees have trust and full support to realize their potential. Their priority is to hire safe laborers who care about the safety of customers and team members.

Requirements

One year of stable employment history in a similar environment.
Ability to work schedule in all weather conditions
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Checking trucks in and out of the transfer station and directing traffic at site as necessary.
Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable.
Perform yard work including cutting weeds.
Install temporary wind fences as required.
Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.