Landfill Laborer

Landfill Laborer

A landfill laborer is responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of the facility grounds. They may also perform custodial duties in the offices, maintenance shops, etc. This position may also assist in various lines of business. Landfill laborers may be exposed to unpleasant odors and weather elements. The hours and physical demand may vary by location. Responsibilities include :

• Facility grounds keeping including mowing, trimming, picking up paper / trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas.
• Building and repairing fences.
• Maintaining the odor control system as needed.
• Placing straw bales in ditches and on the side of hills.
• Assisting at the yard boxes, truck wash, and wheel wash as necessary.
• Washing equipment using a pressure washer.
• Digging tracks as necessary.
• Assisting with equipment services as necessary.
• Assisting with applying alternate daily cover (ADC) when necessary.
• Assisting with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices.
• Operating the skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed.
• Directing traffic on or around the landfill.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Building, repairing, and installing erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales.
• Performing duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.

Skills and abilities needed for the position include the ability to perform physical requirements of the job, mechanical aptitude preferred, self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision or with a group, ability to work in various conditions with exposure to weather elements, good verbal communication skills, and must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Additional working conditions / aspects include possible exposure to high traffic conditions and / or tight driving areas, exposure to residential and commercial waste, ability to work overtime, weekends, and / or holidays, legally eligible to work in the United States, valid driver's license (if applicable), and must successfully complete pre-employment testing.