Transport Laborer

Heritage Environmental; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is looking for a Transport Laborer to support our landfill operations by offloading containers and dump trucks, and assisting drivers as needed. The role prioritizes safety, with training provided for the right candidate who has a high-school diploma and 1+ years of related experience; teamwork and reliability are essential as we move waste efficiently and safely.

You will inspect equipment, help remove tarps, maintain containers, and participate in on-site safety practices

Qualifications

• Removes tarps and bows from dump trucks and containers; completes container lining and maintenance
• Removes residual waste from trucks/container tailgates after loads are dumped at landfill; cleans/washes and inspects containers prior to their departure from site
• Removes placards and labels using scrapers from previous generators after trucks and containers are dumped
• Cleans any spills that occur in the unloading area
• Hooks and unhooks trailers while operator is moving equipment into the desired area
• Inspects container tarps, bungee cords, bows, ratchet binders, tailgate seals, and general container integrity
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Responsibilities

• Removes tarps and bows from dump trucks and containers; completes container lining and maintenance
• Removes residual waste from trucks/container tailgates after loads are dumped at landfill; cleans/washes and inspects containers prior to their departure from site
• Removes placards and labels using scrapers from previous generators after trucks and containers are dumped
• Cleans any spills that occur in the unloading area
• Hooks and unhooks trailers while operator is moving equipment into the desired area
• Inspects container tarps, bungee cords, bows, ratchet binders, tailgate seals, and general container integrity
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transport Laborer

As a Transport Laborer you will provide assistance and support resources to Arcwood Transport and contracted drivers arriving at our landfill to offload containers and dump trucks.

Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times.

• Removes tarps and bows from dump trucks and containers; completes container lining and maintenance
• Removes residual waste from trucks/container tailgates after loads are dumped at landfill; cleans/washes and inspects containers prior to their departure from site
• Removes placards and labels using scrapers from previous generators after trucks and containers are dumped
• Cleans any spills that occur in the unloading area
• Hooks and unhooks trailers while operator is moving equipment into the desired area
• Inspects container tarps, bungee cords, bows, ratchet binders, tailgate seals, and general container integrity
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

• High-school diploma or equvialent (required)

Experience

• 1+ years of related experience (preferred); appropriate training will be provided

Overview

Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

• Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
• Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
• Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
• Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.

Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.

A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.

Job Details

• Location: US-IN-Indianapolis
• Job ID: 2026-2012
• Category: Transportation & Logistics
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location Type: Hybrid