Landfill Laborer
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Job overview
Waste Connections is hiring a Landfill Laborer. Plum Thicket Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is searching for a reliable landfill laborer in Harper, Kansas. The role involves checking trucks, manual labor, yard work, installing wind fences, office maintenance, safety promotion, and customer interaction, with a schedule of Monday‑Friday 7 am‑4 pm and occasional Saturdays.
Key focus areas include Check trucks in and out of the landfill and direct traffic as necessary, Perform manual labor including paper picking and keep landfill clean and presentable, and Perform yard work including cutting weeds.
Important skills include Truck Inspection, Traffic Direction, Manual Labor, Weed Cutting, Wind Fence Installation, and Office Maintenance.
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Full job description
Plum Thicket Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is searching for a reliable landfill laborer in Harper, Kansas.
Pay: $18 - $20 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays / 7 am to 4 pm
Why Choose Us?
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
Our priority is to make sure we hire safe labors that care about the safety of our customers and team members. As a landfill laborer with us the minimum responsibilities are:
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Checking trucks in and out of the landfill and directing traffic at site as necessary.
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Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable.
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Perform yard work including cutting weeds.
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Install temporary wind fences as required.
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Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
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Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
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Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.
What we need from you:
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One year of stable employment history in a similar environment.
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Ability to work schedule in all weather conditions
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Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
What you’ll get from us:
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Competitive Compensation
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401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
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Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
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Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
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Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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