General Laborer

Waste Industries; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a General Laborer for outdoor duties, including yard work and operating equipment. The position requires basic math and communication skills, and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be able to lift up to 65 pounds regularly and work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

15 days of paid time off

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options

Health Savings Account with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans through Aflac

Employer paid basic life insurance

Employee paid short-term disability option

Employer-paid long-term disability

Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

7 paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties including site clean-up and vehicle fueling.
• Operate site vehicles and equipment safely.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication

Common sense reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay: $18/hour

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually
  
  

A 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.
• Work in accordance with Company and federal, state/provincial and local safety policies & procedures
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work
• Direct traffic at the site as necessary
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and communicate with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision
• Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve general problems
  
  

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

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather
  
  

conditions (depending upon season), moving mechanical parts, vibrations, toxic and caustic

chemicals, fumes and airborne particles

• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
• Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
• Work environment is normally loud
  
  

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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