Landfill Laborer

Waste Connections, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a dedicated Landfill Laborer. The position involves extensive physical work, including manual labor, site maintenance, and ensuring site cleanliness. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, have a stable job history, and be ready to work in diverse conditions. Join us for competitive pay and excellent benefits in a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must have stable employment history in a similar environment.
• Adhere to company policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out of the landfill and direct traffic.
• Perform yard work and maintain land quality.
• Operate support equipment and carry out various job-related tasks.

Skills

Integrity

Honesty

Physical stamina

Job description

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Landfill Laborer to join our team in Garden City, Kansas.

PAY:
• Starting at $19 per hour working 45-50 hours a week. Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
• Monthly safety bonus

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US:

• CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

• INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Checking trucks in and out of the landfill and directing traffic at site as necessary.
•Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable.
•Perform yard work including cutting weeds.
•Install temporary wind fences as required.
•Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
•Operating support equipment
•Working outside in all weather conditions.
•Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
•Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
•Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
•Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
•Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise
•One year of stable employment history in a similar environment.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.