Yard Helper

Universal Waste Systems; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Waste Systems is seeking a Yard Helper to support Operations and Maintenance by performing general maintenance duties at the Casa Grande location. The role involves keeping the yard and office clean, washing trucks and bins, painting bins, and participating in company-wide trainings to enhance skills.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, safety adherence, and proactive communication to maintain efficient yard operations and service quality.

Qualifications

• General practices and principles of custodial work.
• General practices and principles of truck washing and maintenance.
• Federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Maintenance by performing maintenance duties.
• Keep yard and office free of debris and hazards.
• Wash and detail trucks and vehicles.
• Wash and detail collection bins and carts.
• Wire brush and paint bins.
• Participate in trainings to improve skills and service.

Skills

Custodial work

Truck washing

Health and safety rules

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Resource recovery experience

Certifications

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Yard Helper is to support the Operations and Maintenance Departments by performing general maintenance duties.

1. Ensure that the yard and office are clean of debris and hazards.

2. Wash and detail trucks and vehicles.

3. Wash and detail collection bins and carts.

4. Wire brush and paint bins.

5. Participate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• General practices and principles of custodial work.
• General practices and principles of truck washing and maintenance.
• Federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain a positive attitude with coworkers.
• Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintaining accountability.
• Contribute to the team dynamic by promoting inclusion, support and collaboration amongst coworkers.
• Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity through multitasking.
• Effectively and concisely communicate.
• Think independently and creatively to problem solve.

Education, Training & Experience

2. Experience in the resource recovery industry a plus.

3. Certifications a plus.

Supplemental Information

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.