Landfill Laborer

Republic Services Inc; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of general labor tasks at a recycling center or landfill, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Your day-to-day activities will include yard clean-up, fueling vehicles, and maintaining equipment. This position offers a rewarding compensation package, including comprehensive medical benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for career growth. If you are looking to contribute to sustainability efforts while working in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Plans

Vision Coverage

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general labor duties safely and efficiently.
• Experience in operating vehicles and equipment for yard work.

Responsibilities

• Perform yard clean-up and maintenance tasks.
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Assist with office maintenance and repairs.

Skills

General Labor Skills

Vehicle Operation

Yard Maintenance

Office Maintenance

Tools

Water Trucks

Sweepers

Mowers

Trimming Equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: A Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, recycling center 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.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and efficiently perform assigned responsibilities to include such duties as:

1. Clean up work areas;
2. Fuel vehicles and equipment;
3. Clean track on track type and related equipment;
4. Perform yard work, including mowing and paper pick up;
5. Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as water trucks, pick up trucks, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment, etc.;
6. Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work;
7. Install temporary wind fences, as required;
8. Direct traffic at the site as necessary;
9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT:

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.

Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals.

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
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• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global