Laborer - Landfill

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career development opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a General Laborer to maintain landfill/transfer station property, assist with drainage installations, and direct traffic while ensuring safety compliance. You will work outdoors in various weather conditions alongside customers and equipment operators.

The role requires basic experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to communicate effectively. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience working as a general laborer or in a construction environment.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to construction operations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to understand and communicate in writing and verbally and follow instructions.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have a valid C Class Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landfill/transfer station property and drainage channels clean from debris using hand tools.
• Direct traffic and enforce safety procedures; communicate traffic regulations to customers and drivers.
• Attend safety meetings and report violations to management.
• Wear PPE as required and work in various weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

C Class Driver License

Communication with customers

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Overtime eligibility

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Summary

Elevate your career with Athens Services! Become a vital part of our team as a General Laborer, where your efforts will directly impact the cleanliness and efficiency of our landfill/transfer station property and entrance roads. As a crucial team member, you'll engage in a variety of tasks, from manual cleaning and installation of drainage structures to directing traffic and enforcing safety procedures. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K, life insurance, and professional development opportunities. All general laborers employed by Athens Services are responsible for maintaining clean facility property and entrance roads. It is expected that every general laborer employee will conduct his/herself in a professional manner at all times and perform all duties as assigned in a safe manner. Our general laborers must also be able to communicate professionally with customers, drivers, and supervisors.

Job Description

• Maintain landfill/transfer station property and drainage channels clean from debris by manually picking paper, plastic bags, and removing weeds etc.
• Working in Wind/Hot/Cold environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.
• Frequent use of hand tools (Sledgehammer, shovel, hooks, drills etc.) and chains Installing drainage structures.
• Extended periods of standing and working closely with customers and equipment operators.
• Placing tarps on top of trash and placing tires on top of tarp.
• Move or construct wind fences, make repairs as needed.
• Pick up commodities from tipping area as safety permits.
• Control and direct incoming traffic and direct vehicles to appropriate working area by using appropriate hand signals.
• Cleaning tracks on equipment as needed.
• Enforce traffic regulations.
• Communicate with customers the traffic regulations and report to the Supervisor any violations.
• Ensure proper safety procedures and policies are followed by employees, customers, drivers etc.
• Attend weekly safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings.
• Report all violations to Management.
• Required to wear mandatory assigned and approved PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including but not limited to hardhat, safety glasses, assigned Hi-Vis uniforms, gloves, steel toe boots, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1-year experience working as a general laborer and/or construction environment.
• High School Diploma / GED
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to construction operations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to understand and communicate in writing and verbally and follow instructions.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Valid C Class Driver License.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish

Physical/Environmental Demands

Below are the key points concerning the physical requirements and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: Standing, walking on uneven terrain, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously. Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously. Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously. Bending, reaching, stretching, frequently, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 Lbs frequently.

Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously. Works outside and occasionally indoors

Salary

Salary: $24.31 (Includes Prevailing Wage which is the combination of the basic hourly wage and the value of fringe benefits)

Schedule

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Benefits

Benefits: Competitive wages Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time Career plan Recognition programs Professional development learning An exceptional work environment

EEO and Criminal History

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

About Athens Services

Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.