General Laborer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Associate to keep our sites clean, safe, and well‑running. You’ll operate hand tools, perform routine upkeep, assist with waste cart handling and container maintenance, and help with shop housekeeping.

This role requires reliable, safety‑mocused work ethic and ability to communicate in English at a professional level. Expect outdoor work in varying temperatures, potential night/weekend shifts, and occasional travel between offices as

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds-keeping including mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from grounds and nearby areas.
• Operate various hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools and equipment.
• Maintain and ensure safe operating condition of assigned equipment per policy and OSHA.
• Assist with organization and distribution of waste carts and bins.
• Perform safe driving practices during transport, loading, and unloading of containers and bins.
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices; perform minor repairs and upkeep of facilities.
• Clean, prepare, and paint containers; install erosion control measures (silt fence, straw bales).
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers; support on-route as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Communication (written & verbal)

English language proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Responsibilities Of Position

• Maintain facility grounds-keeping including but not limited to mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas
• Operate various hand-held manual, electrical and gas-powered tools, and equipment
• Maintain and ensure the safe operating condition of assigned equipment and tools according to Company policy and OSHA
• Assist with the organization and distribution of waste carts and bins
• Perform safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading containers and bins
• Act as a helper on route as needed
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices
• Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of facilities
• Clean, prepare, and paint containers
• Build, repair, and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to waste carts, bins, containers, and portable rest rooms and prepare for delivery as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed For Position

• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Self-starter, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Experience & Knowledge Needed For Position

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment preferred

Physical Requirements In a Regular Workday

• Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Rarely sitting
• Continuously standing
• Frequently walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

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 an employment contract 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.