Laborer - Landfill

Summary

All general laborers employed by Athens Services are responsible for maintaining a clean facility property and entrance roads. It is expected that every general laborer employee will conduct his/her self in a professional manner at all times and perform all duties as assigned in a safe manner. Our general laborers must also be able to communicate professionally with customers, drivers, and supervisors.

Job Description

• Maintain landfill/transfer station property and drainage channels clean from debris by manually picking paper, plastic bags, and removing weeds etc.

• Working in Wind/Hot/Cold environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.

• Frequent use of hand tools (Sledgehammer, shovel, hooks, drills etc.) and chains, grasping, bending, pulling, pulling, stretching, twisting, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces and lifting < 50 lb. frequently in all weather conditions. Ability to work independently and together as a team.

• Installing drainage structures.

• Extended periods of standing and working closely with customers and equipment operators.

• Placing tarps on top of trash, and placing tires on top of tarp.

• Move or construct wind fences, make repairs as needed.

• Pick up commodities from tipping area as safety permits.

• Control and direct incoming traffic and direct vehicles to appropriate working area by using appropriate hand signals.

• Cleaning tracks on equipment as needed.

• Enforce traffic regulations. Communicate with customers the traffic regulations and report to Supervisor any violations.

• Ensure proper safety procedures and policies are followed by employees, customers, drivers etc. Attend weekly safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings. Report all violations to Management.

• Required to wear mandatory assigned and approved PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including but not limited to: hardhat, safety glasses, assigned Hi-Vis uniforms, gloves, steel toe boots, etc.)

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-year experience working as a general laborer and/or construction environment.

• High School Diploma / GED

• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to construction operations.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.

• Ability to understand and communicate in writing and verbally and follow instructions.

• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.

• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Valid C Class Driver License.

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual English / Spanish

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Physical:

• Standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.

• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.

• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.

Environmental:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.

• Works outside only.

Salary: $19.00 (Includes Prevailing Wage which is the combination of the basic hourly wage and the value of fringe benefits)

Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401K

• Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Career plan

• Recognition programs

• Professional development learning

• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran