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