Laborer

WM; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Job summary

A waste management company in Nashville, TN is seeking individuals to perform various tasks in a landfill, including managing refuse and directing traffic. Responsibilities consist of picking up litter, using a vacuum to gather refuse, and separating materials on the tipping floor. Applicants are required to possess necessary licenses as per regulatory standards. The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical and retirement plans, ensuring job stability and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manually pick up windblown paper from periphery of landfill.
• Use mobile vacuum to gather loose paper and refuse.
• Direct traffic at landfill during heavy traffic hours.
• Lift construction materials for maintenance projects.
• Manually separate metal, lumber, and cardboard from trash.

Job description

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.

Job Summary

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manually pick up windblown paper from periphery of landfill; carry a large plastic trash bag and walk along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on exterior land adjacent to public property; pull paper from fence and lift loose paper from the ground, depositing refuse in bag until full.
• Use mobile vacuum to gather loose paper and refuse. Drive tractor pulling vacuum along the fenced border of the landfill and on the exterior land adjacent to the public property. When destination reached, park and descend the tractor. Grasp vacuum hose handle and guide to vacuum loose paper from fence and ground. After vacuuming, ascend tractor cab and drive forward, then park and descend cab, repeating the process as necessary, working around outer edge of landfill.
• During summer months, when traffic at landfill is heavy, station at landfill entrance in chair to direct traffic, direct flow of trucks, and communicate with drivers verbally or by hand signals.
• Lifts construction materials for projects related to site maintenance (lumber, bags of concrete mix, hand tools, etc.) and uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes and chainsaws.
• Manually separate metal, white goods, lumber and cardboard from trash on the tipping floor at landfills with transfer station.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

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.

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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