General Laborer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Cleveland is seeking a dedicated team member to maintain facility grounds and operate tools for waste management. Responsibilities include mowing, cleaning, and general repairs in varying conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and good communication skills. Join Rumpke to contribute positively to community service and enjoy competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English effectively.
• Experience with hand tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds, including mowing and trash pickup.
• Operate manual and powered tools.
• Assist in organizing waste carts and bins.
• Perform minor repairs and upkeep of facilities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Good communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

RUM-Cleveland, Broadview Heights, OH 44147, USA

Overview

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!

Shift

800am-500pm

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment preferred

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Continuously standing
• Frequently walking

Additional Working Conditions

• 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

Disclaimer

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.

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