Labourer, Transportation, General Labor

I. Job Summary

Performs various tasks in a landfill including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic at the landfill.

• Manually picks up windblown paper from the periphery of the landfill. Carries a large plastic trash bag and walks along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on exterior land adjacent to public property. Pulls paper from the fence and lifts loose paper from the ground, depositing refuse in the bag until full.
• Uses a mobile vacuum to gather loose paper and refuse. Drives a tractor pulling the vacuum along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on the exterior land adjacent to public property. When the destination is reached, parks and descends the tractor. Grasps the vacuum hose handle and guides it to vacuum loose paper from the fence and ground.
  
  When the immediate area is vacuumed, ascends the tractor cab and drives forward. Parks and descends the cab, repeating the vacuum process as necessary. Repeats these steps, working around the outer edge of the landfill.
• During the summer months, when traffic at the landfill is extraordinarily heavy, the laborer is stationed at the landfill entrance in a chair to direct traffic. Directs the flow of trucks and communicates with drivers verbally or by hand signals.
• Lifts construction materials for projects related to site maintenance such as lumber, bags of concrete mix, and hand tools. Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, and chainsaws.
• Manually separates metal, white goods, lumber, and cardboard from trash on the tipping floor at landfills with transfer stations.

Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.

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Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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