General Laborer

About Rumpke

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

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, life insurance, and paid vacation are provided.

General Laborers are responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of facilities and grounds, custodial duties in offices and maintenance shops, and may assist in various lines of business.

• Maintain facility grounds, including mowing, trimming, and picking up paper/trash.
• Operate hand‑held, manual, electrical, and gas‑powered tools and equipment.
• Ensure safe operating condition of assigned equipment and tools according to 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 general 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 on waste carts, bins, containers, and portable restrooms; prepare for delivery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will not manage employees.

• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Self‑starter with strong work ethic capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English to understand directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment preferred.

• Lifting/carrying up to 10 lb continuously.
• Pushing/pulling up to 10 lb frequently.
• Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 35 lb occasionally.
• Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 100 lb rarely.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
• Occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing.
• Rarely sitting.
• Continuously standing.
• Frequently walking.

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work flexible 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 read and speak English.

We are committed to equality in all aspects of employment. Rumpke's policy is 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.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.