General Laborer

Description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of an essential team providing services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay along with full benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is an opportunity to make a difference for yourself and your family. Come join our team!

General Laborers are responsible for upkeep and maintenance of facilities and grounds. Duties may include custodial work in offices, maintenance shops, and assistance across various business lines.

• Maintain facility grounds, mowing, trimming, and collecting paper/trash from grounds and surrounding areas
• Operate hand‑held hand, electrical, and gas‑powered tools and equipment
• Ensure safe operating conditions of assigned equipment and tools in accordance with company policy and OSHA
• Assist with organization and distribution of waste carts and bins
• Perform safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading containers and bins
• Act as a helper on route as needed
• Assist with housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices
• Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of facilities
• Clean, prepare, and paint containers
• Build, repair, and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Pressure‑wash and perform minor repairs to waste carts, bins, containers, and portable rest rooms; prepare for delivery as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• This position will not manage employees

• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Self‑starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills; can communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must be able to read and speak English well enough to understand and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment preferred

• Continually lift/carry up to 10 lbs
• Frequently push/pull up to 10 lbs
• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 35 lbs
• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull up to 100 lbs
• Continuously work outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously work in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl
• Occasionally climb and/or balance
• Rarely sit
• Continuously stand
• Frequently walk

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices as required
• Flexible work hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak English

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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