Yard Laborer - Green Waste Recycle Yard

The Professional Tree Care Company•Richmond, CA

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Green Waste Recycle Yard (GWRY), part of The Professional Tree Care Company, is hiring a Yard Laborer for our Richmond yard. This hands-on role supports daily operations through cleanup, fire watch, dust suppression, basic maintenance, and assistance with custom orders. This is an entry-level position. Previous experience is not required, but the ability to follow instructions, work safely, and learn new tasks is essential. GWRY provides training on assigned tools, vehicles, equipment, and safety procedures.

Requirements

Reliable attendance, punctuality, and readiness for scheduled shifts.
Ability to listen carefully, follow instructions consistently, ask questions when unsure, and apply feedback.
Willingness to learn new tasks, tools, and equipment and complete required company training.
Ability to remain alert and focused during fire watch and around moving vehicles and equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and complete assigned tasks with attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license for assigned yard-truck duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscaping, construction, recycling, manufacturing, or other physical labor.
Experience with hand or power tools, material handling, or basic equipment maintenance.
Experience driving a manual-transmission vehicle or operating a forklift or skid-steer.

Responsibilities

Remove sawdust, offcuts, garbage, and debris from the yard, processing areas, work areas, and mechanic’s shop.
Learn to safely operate the manual-transmission water truck within the yard for dust suppression and yard maintenance.
Serve as designated fire watch while processing equipment, including the horizontal grinder, is operating. Continuously monitor for smoke or fire, report hazards promptly, and use fire extinguishers and hoses as trained. Remain attentive and free from distractions throughout the assignment.
Learn to safely operate a forklift and skid-steer after receiving company training and authorization.
Learn to safely use drills, sanders, grinders, circular saws, chop saws, and chainsaws after receiving training and authorization.
Assist with sanding, drilling, cutting, stacking, moving, and preparing custom orders.
Perform weed removal and routine yard maintenance. Assist with cleaning and greasing machinery using approved safety procedures.
Assist other yard employees and complete related duties assigned by management as daily operational needs change.