Safety-Focused Landfill Grounds & Equipment Operator

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Landfill Laborer to help maintain facility grounds, perform custodial tasks, and support various lines of business. The role involves outdoor work, operating equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, self-motivated, able to communicate clearly with customers, and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools and equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility grounds upkeep including mowing, trimming, and trash pickup.
• Build and repair fences.
• Maintain odor control system as needed.
• Operate the skid steer and other equipment as needed.
• Direct traffic around landfill.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Assist with maintenance shop housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Verbal communication

Safety awareness

English language proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Landfill Laborer to help maintain facility grounds, perform custodial tasks, and support various lines of business. The role involves outdoor work, operating equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, self-motivated, able to communicate clearly with customers, and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.