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Yard Helper

Waste Connections

St. Helens, ORFull-time$24.84/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$24.84/hr
Location
St. Helens, OR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a Yard Helper. Hudson Garbage Service, a Waste Connections company, seeks a safety‑conscious and motivated Yard Helper to join its team in St. Helens, Oregon, working full‑time Monday‑Friday with a 5:30 AM start and variable end time.

Key focus areas include Maintain yard and facility including debris and oil spot clean up, Pressure wash carts, portable toilets, equipment, parts, and storage areas as needed, and Pick up and sweep windblown trash.

Preferred (not required): Pressure Washing, Forklift Operation, Loader Operation, and Baler Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pressure WashingForklift OperationLoader OperationBaler Operation

Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseClean Driving RecordAt Least 1 Year Work ExperienceMust Pass Drug ScreenEligible Motor Vehicle ReportEligible Pre‑Employment Background CheckAbility to Lift 50 Lbs RegularlyAbility to Push/Pull 100 LbsAbility to Work in All Weather ConditionsAbility to Stand Outside 8‑Hour Shift

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Hudson Garbage Service , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious & motivated Yard Helper to join our team in St. Helens, Oregon !

The schedule for this position will be full time, Monday - Friday

Start time is 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM or until work is complete (end time varies)

Starting wage is $24.84/hour

Safety Sensitive: YES

Responsibilities:

  • Yard and facility maintenance including debris and oil spot clean up

  • Pressure washing of carts, portable toilets, equipment, parts, and storage areas as needed

  • Picking up and sweeping windblown trash

  • Running of errands (non-CDL), picking up parts, cart/portable toilet deliveries

  • Various utility tasks as needed

  • Learning the operations of both hauling & transfer station

  • Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change

  • During the summer season support portable toilet routes as needed

Requirements:

  • Must have a Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record.

  • At least 1 year of work experience. Preferably in a laborer type role.

  • The ability to stand outside throughout an 8 hour shift.

  • The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and push/pull 100 lbs.

  • Ability and will to work in all weather conditions.

  • Experience running equipment (forklift, loader or baler) preferred.

  • Must pass drug screen, have an eligible motor vehicle report & eligible pre-employment background check.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com .

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

(Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

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