Laborer

Ecowaste Solutions; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple health plans

Paid time off

100% company-paid long-term disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Employee discounts through LifeMart

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions is looking for dedicated individuals for labor-intensive positions involving the loading and unloading of containers. Candidates must lift heavy objects and drive trucks while complying with safety regulations. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required.

The role includes working Monday to Friday with shifts ranging from 10 to 12 hours. Benefits include multiple health plans, company-paid life insurance, and a retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 75 pounds or more regularly.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work under varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential duties such as cleaning and preparing job sites.
• Drive and deliver containers as needed.
• Load and empty containers into the truck manually or mechanically.

Skills

Labor-intensive work

Driving skills

Operating forklifts and other machinery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Power drills

Grinders

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Position requires occasional labor-intensive work, including lifting requirements of 75 pounds or more
• Works in accordance with Ecowaste Solutions Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Driving pick-up truck with trailer for deliveries and pick-ups
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Ecowaste Solutions Management or directed by the Route Manager.
• Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck.
• Containers may be staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service.
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
• Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Cleaning and preparing a job site.
• Picking and sorting materials.
• Using a variety of tools and machines such as forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers.
• Must be able to identify and sort materials so that they can be properly organized.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to unload customer material by hand.
• Drive and deliver containers.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Shift/Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Additional hours may be needed.
• Shift is 10-12 hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Multiple health plans to choose from.
• Vision.
• We pay for your basic life insurance.
• 100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with a company match of up to 5%.
• Safety and retention incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Access to employee discount through LifeMart.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.