Laborers

ADP, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits package including medical, d

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Waste Solutions seeks a reliable Laborer to support daily outdoor facility operations, including general labor, site cleanup, and material handling. You will back up the Scale Attendant and possibly operate heavy equipment as needed, learning multiple areas of the operation.

The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, following safety requirements, and participating in daily crew meetings and training sessions. A strong work ethic and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Willingness to learn scale-house operations and heavy-equipment operation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional communication with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties including litter collection, sweeping, shoveling, pressure washing, and facility cleanup.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized working areas throughout the facility.
• Direct vehicles and customers to unloading areas and assist with traffic control.
• Assist with inspection, sorting, and movement of approved materials.
• Identify and report hazardous or unacceptable materials to the supervisor.
• Complete assigned logs, inspection forms, and equipment checklists accurately and on time.

Skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Scale software

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Laborers

Company Overview

At Liberty Waste Solutions, we are redefining waste management by providing reliable, safety-focused, and environmentally responsible services. Our facilities are essential components of our post-collection network, and we are seeking a dependable and motivated Laborer to support safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations.

Position Summary

The Laborer is responsible for supporting daily facility operations through general labor, site cleanup, material handling, traffic control, equipment support, and other operational duties as assigned.

This position will also be trained to serve as a backup Scale Attendant and backup Heavy Equipment Operator. The successful candidate must be willing to learn multiple areas of the operation, work safely around vehicles and heavy equipment, and assist wherever needed to maintain productivity, cleanliness, customer service, and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on position that requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties, including litter collection, sweeping, shoveling, pressure washing, and facility cleanup.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized working areas throughout the facility.
• Pick up windblown litter and debris from roadways, slopes, fences, operating areas, drainage structures, and surrounding property.
• Assist with the acceptance, inspection, sorting, placement, processing, loading, and movement of approved materials.
• Identify and immediately report prohibited, hazardous, suspicious, or unacceptable materials to the supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining safe traffic flow for customers, commercial haulers, contractors, employees, and equipment operators.
• Direct vehicles and customers to appropriate unloading areas when assigned.
• Install and maintain cones, barricades, signs, fencing, and other traffic-control or safety devices.
• Assist with inspecting and cleaning stormwater controls, drainage ditches, catch basins, sediment traps, and other environmental-control structures.
• Support routine facility inspections, housekeeping activities, corrective actions, and preventative maintenance.
• Perform basic equipment inspections, cleaning, fueling, greasing, and other minor maintenance tasks as directed.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, leaks, spills, mechanical problems, injuries, incidents, or regulatory concerns.
• Follow all Site Operating Plans, permits, standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment and follow established lockout/tagout and equipment safety procedures.
• Participate in daily crew meetings, safety discussions, training sessions, and operational planning.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers, vendors, contractors, and coworkers.
• Complete assigned logs, inspection forms, equipment checklists, and other operational documentation accurately and on time.
• Work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or emergency schedules when required by operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Laborer will be trained to serve as a backup Scale Attendant when the primary Scale Attendant is unavailable or additional coverage is needed.

Backup scale responsibilities may include:

• Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles using the facility truck scale.
• Enter customer, vehicle, material, weight, and transaction information into the scale software.
• Verify approved waste types, customer accounts, payment information, and required documentation.
• Inspect incoming loads from the scale house or designated inspection area and report questionable or prohibited materials.
• Issue weight tickets, receipts, and other required transaction documents.
• Collect payments when applicable and follow established cash-handling procedures.
• Answer customer questions and provide clear instructions regarding unloading locations, facility rules, and traffic patterns.
• Maintain accurate scale records and immediately report transaction discrepancies or equipment problems.
• Communicate with equipment operators and facility management regarding customer traffic, incoming loads, and operational concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional scale-house environment.

The Laborer will receive training and may be assigned to operate heavy equipment based on operational needs, demonstrated ability, completion of required training, and management approval.

Equipment may include:

• Wheel loaders
• Skid steers
• Excavators
• Compactors
• Water trucks
• Articulated haul trucks
• Sweepers
• Other facility equipment

Backup equipment responsibilities may include:

• Complete and document required pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
• Safely operate assigned equipment in accordance with manufacturer requirements, company procedures, and supervisor direction.
• Load, move, spread, compact, stockpile, process, or cover materials as directed.
• Maintain awareness of customers, employees, contractors, vehicles, overhead hazards, slopes, working faces, tipping areas, and other equipment.
• Keep equipment clean and properly fueled, greased, and serviced.
• Immediately stop operating and report any unsafe condition, warning light, equipment malfunction, damage, leak, or mechanical concern.
• Never operate equipment without proper authorization and training.
• Assist with equipment spotting, traffic control, and safe backing procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in waste management, construction, landscaping, material processing, manufacturing, warehousing, or heavy industrial operations is preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to learn scale-house operations and heavy-equipment operation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic with a dependable and punctual attendance record.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, contractors, and supervisors.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn scale software and operational reporting systems.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and report concerns immediately.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass all required pre-employment and ongoing employment screenings.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, reach, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and enter and exit heavy equipment.
• Ability to work around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, dust, noise, odors, uneven ground, and changing site conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, wind, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and safety-toe boots.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency hours when required.

Why Liberty Waste Solutions?

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Opportunities to learn scale-house and heavy-equipment operations.
• Career-development and advancement opportunities within a growing regional environmental services company.
• A safety-focused and team-oriented working environment.