Description

• Convenience Center (Bulk trash, various electronics: TV’s/monitors, computers, etc.; tires, metal, rigid plastic, mattresses/box springs, household Recyclables, various types of wood, shingles, propane tanks, refrigerated appliances)
  
  • The laborer’s job is to assist customers as they arrive.
  • Check to make sure they have a paper from the scale house that indicates what they are disposing of. Once confirmed, initial the form and hand it back to them.
  • Direct the customer to the appropriate area to drop off the material they are looking to dispose of.
  • Monitor the customer(s) as they unload to ensure that they are not dumping anything they are not supposed to (this could be but not limited to: any type of chemical – paint/stain/cleaning supplies/used motor oil/etc.; any type of asbestos material; old fuel; etc.). (These products are required to be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste facility which is on-site at the landfill).
  • The laborer is also required to keep the area clean and in-order.
• Clean Wood Pile (Clean wood, tree parts and treated wood)
  
  • The laborer’s job is to assist customers as they arrive.
  • Check to make sure they have a paper from the scale house that indicates what they are disposing of. Once confirmed, initial the form and hand it back to them.
  • Direct the customer to the appropriate area to drop off the material they are looking to dispose of.
  •  Monitor the customer(s) as they unload to ensure that they are not dumping anything they are not supposed to (this could be but not limited to: any type of chemical – paint/stain/cleaning supplies/used motor oil/etc; any type of asbestos material; old fuel; etc). (These products are required to be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste facility which is on-site at the landfill).
  • When customers are dropping off wood material, they should be monitored closely so that they are not dropping off any bulk metal, concrete, bricks and/or blocks into the designated wood pile(s).
• Mixed Wood
  
  • The laborer’s job is to assist customers as they arrive.
  • Check to make sure they have a paper from the scale house that indicates what they are disposing of. Once confirmed, initial the form and hand it back to them.
  • Direct the customer to the appropriate area to drop off the material they are looking to dispose of.
  • Monitor the customer(s) as they unload to ensure that they are not dumping anything they are not supposed to (this could be but not limited to: any type of chemical – paint/stain/cleaning supplies/used motor oil/etc; any type of asbestos material; old fuel; etc). (These products are required to be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste facility which is on-site at the landfill).

• Inspection area
  
  • Monitor traffic coming towards you and stop the vehicles to either inspect their load and or direct them where to go according to the material.
  • Contact the appropriate equipment operator in the respected area to inform them of the customer.
• You may be asked to fulfill other laborer duties other than working at either of the two previous areas. This could include but not limited to: cleaning up specific areas, power washing vehicles/equipment, stacking tires in trailers, emptying fire extinguishers; dismantling refrigerate items such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers; refrigerators; etc.
• Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and alternating Saturdays from 7:00am-12:30pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive, Mission-Driven work environment
• Department specific benefits may apply

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required,
• One Year of Related experience,
• Ability to communicate effectively,
• Ability to work outside for the entire shift in varying elements,
• Experience with Hand Tools,
• Minor Mechanical Skills,
• Able to Lift up to 50 lbs,
• Adaptable to work outside in the elements as well as dusty and noisy conditions.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Employee will be required to complete all clearances as necessary per regulatory requirements.

Summary

The landfill laborer assists in the receiving of recyclable materials in a professional and efficient manner. He/she will also perform other duties as directed by management.