General Laborer

Waste Industries; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management seeks a General Laborer to perform various duties, including clean-up, fueling vehicles, and operating equipment in an outdoor environment. This full-time entry-level position offers compensation at $20/hour, with responsibilities emphasizing safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates perform well in outdoor conditions and can lift heavy loads, with a focus on teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
• Must meet safety criteria for operations.
• Physical capacity to lift/move 65-100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform yard clean-up and general labor duties.
• Fuel vehicles and maintain equipment.
• Operate site vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Mathematical calculations

Basic communication skills

Common sense reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Pay: $20/hour

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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