Landfill Laborer

Landfill Laborer

A Landfill Laborer is responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of the facility grounds. Landfill Laborers 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 of Position :

• Facility grounds keeping including but not limited to mowing, trimming, picking up paper / trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas.
• Build and repair fences.
• Maintain the odor control system as needed.
• Place straw bales in ditches and on side of hills.
• Assist at the yard boxes, truck wash and wheel wash as necessary.
• Wash equipment using a pressure washer.
• Dig tracks as necessary.
• Assist with equipment services as necessary.
• Assist with applying Alternate Daily Cover (ADC) when necessary.
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices.
• Operate the skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed.
• Direct traffic on or around landfill.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Build, repair and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales.
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position :

Additional Working Conditions / Aspects :

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and / or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company. Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.