Outdoor Landfill Grounds Technician

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

Job summary

Rumpke is a family-owned waste and recycling leader in Kentucky, seeking a Landfill Laborer to help maintain facility grounds and support operations.

You will perform upkeep, operate equipment, assist with maintenance tasks, and interact with customers in a safety-conscious environment. This role requires working outdoors in varying conditions and following all safety procedures. Join a team committed to service and community.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn equipment operation.
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Must understand English well enough to follow directions and traffic signs.
• Safety-focused mindset in daily field tasks.
• Experience with various hand tools and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility grounds upkeep including mowing, trimming, and trash pick-up on grounds.
• Build and repair fences and maintain site infrastructure.
• Maintain the odor control system as needed.
• Place straw bales in ditches and on hills; assist yard boxes and wheel washes.
• Operate skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks and fuel trucks as needed.
• Direct traffic around the landfill and interact with customers professionally.
• Build, repair and install erosion controls such as silt fences.
• Follow safety rules and company policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivated

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Safety-focused

Hand tools experience

Job description

Rumpke is a family-owned waste and recycling leader in Kentucky, seeking a Landfill Laborer to help maintain facility grounds and support operations.

You will perform upkeep, operate equipment, assist with maintenance tasks, and interact with customers in a safety-conscious environment. This role requires working outdoors in varying conditions and following all safety procedures. Join a team committed to service and community.