Driver Apprentice

Waste Management; Wellington North; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste disposal company in Wellington North seeks a Landfill Laborer responsible for various tasks including picking up refuse, directing traffic, and lifting construction materials. Ideal candidates should possess necessary licenses and be ready for physical work. The position offers a competitive compensation package with medical, dental, and paid leave benefits. If you are ready to contribute to a sustainable environment and enjoy outdoor work, this opportunity awaits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K company match

Paid vacation

Personal days

Qualifications

• Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manually picks up windblown paper from the landfill perimeter.
• Uses mobile vacuum to gather refuse around the landfill.
• Directs traffic at the landfill entrance.
• Lifts construction materials for site maintenance.
• Separates recyclables from trash on tipping floor.

Job description

I. Job Summary

Performs various tasks in a landfill including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic at the landfill.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manually picks up windblown paper from periphery of landfill. Carries a large plastic trash bag and walks along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on exterior land adjacent to the public property. Pulls paper from the fence and lifts loose paper from the ground, depositing refuse in bag until full.
• Uses mobile vacuum to gather loose paper and refuse. Drives tractor pulling vacuum along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on the exterior land adjacent to the public property. When destination is reached, parks and descends the tractor. Grasps the vacuum hose handle and guides to vacuum loose paper from the fence and ground. When the immediate area is vacuumed, ascends the tractor cab and drives forward. Parks and descends the cab, repeating the vacuum process as necessary. Repeats these steps, working around the outer edge of the landfill.
• During the summer months, when traffic at landfill is extraordinarily heavy, the laborer is stationed at the landfill entrance in a chair to direct the traffic. Directs the flow of trucks. Communicates with the drivers verbally or by hand signals.
• Lifts construction materials for projects related to site maintenance i.e., lumber, bags of concrete mix, hand tools, etc. Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes and chain saws.
• Manually separates metal, white goods, lumber and cardboard from trash on tipping floor at landfills with transfer station.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.

B. Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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