Landfill Laborer: Safe Work, Growth & Stability

WM (Waste Management); Virginia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation, holidays, personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a landfill laborer to perform essential tasks at a landfill site in Virginia. You will help maintain site safety by managing windblown litter, supporting equipment operations, and directing truck traffic at peak times.

The role requires physical stamina, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to operate tools such as shovels, hand tools, and a tractor/vacuum setup. On-site training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Physical endurance for outdoor work in a landfill.
• Ability to perform repetitive/manual tasks with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Manually picks up windblown paper from landfill periphery and directs debris into a bag.
• Operates a mobile vacuum and tractor to vacuum litter from fence lines and grounds.
• Directs traffic at landfill entrance during busy periods.
• Lifts construction materials and uses hand tools for site maintenance.
• Separates recyclable materials from trash on the tipping floor.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical stamina

Traffic control

Tools

Hand tools

Shovels

Picks

Job description

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a landfill laborer to perform essential tasks at a landfill site in Virginia. You will help maintain site safety by managing windblown litter, supporting equipment operations, and directing truck traffic at peak times.

The role requires physical stamina, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to operate tools such as shovels, hand tools, and a tractor/vacuum setup. On-site training and benefits are provided.