General Laborer - Landfill

GFL Environmental
Needville, Texas
Full-time

Job Description Summary

The General Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, materials recycling facility (MRF) or landfill.

Responsibilities may include such things as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Clean up work areas.
  • Fuel vehicles and equipment.
  • Clean tracks on track type and related equipment.
  • Perform yard work, including mowing and paper pick up.
  • Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as water trucks, pickup trucks, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment, etc.
  • Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work.
  • Direct traffic at the site as necessary.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
  • Previous experience working outdoors, warehouse, or similar environment.
  • Must be able to meet criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
  • Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to accurately complete daily assignments.
  • Ability to work in accordance with Company safety policies & procedures, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.

Physical / Mental Demands :

  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
  • Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
  • Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to manually lift / move up to 65 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to manually push / move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.

Working Conditions :

  • Outdoors in varying adverse weather; low / high temperatures, wet and / or high humidity or sudden temperature changes.
  • Exposure to outdoor elements, unpleasant odors, small space such as equipment cabs, exposure to fumes, dust, or uneven ground.
  • 30+ days ago
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