Landfill Laborer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling in Kentucky is seeking a hands-on Grounds/Facilities Technician to maintain outdoor areas, fences, and support yard operations. You will perform mowing, cleaning, vehicle/equipment washing, and assist with erosion control and general housekeeping.

This role requires mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and customers. A valid driver's license and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is essential for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal communication with internal and external customers.
• Strong understanding of English to follow directions and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility grounds upkeep including mowing, trimming, picking up litter.
• Build and repair fences.
• Maintain odor control systems as needed.
• Place straw bales in ditches and on hills.
• Assist at yard boxes, truck wash, and wheel wash.
• Wash equipment with a pressure washer.
• Operate skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed.
• Direct traffic around landfill and interact with customers professionally.
• Build and install erosion control measures such as silt fence and straw bales.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Verbal communication

English comprehension

Safety-minded

Job description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Responsibilities of Position:

• Perform facility grounds upkeep including but not limited to mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas
• Build and repair fences
• Maintain the odor control system as needed
• Place straw bales in ditches and on side of hills
• Assist at the yard boxes, truck wash and wheel wash as necessary
• Wash equipment using a pressure washer
• Dig tracks as necessary
• Assist with equipment services as necessary
• Assist with applying Alternate Daily Cover (ADC) when necessary
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices
• Operate the skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed
• Direct traffic on or around landfill
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Build, repair and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must be able to understand the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Safety-focused mindset

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment is preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Rarely sitting
• Continuously standing
• Frequently walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.