Transfer Station Laborer/Operator - Waste Connections : Job Details

Peninsula Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Laborer/Operator to join the team at our transfer station in Ilwaco, WA!

Monday through Saturday 8-5. The starting pay for this position is $21/hr.

The pay range for this position is $21-$27.48 per hour.

Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manual labor including paper picking, keeping site clean and presentable.
• Some forklift/backhoe operating experience is preferred
• Traffic management.
• Must have good customer service skills
• Perform yard work including cutting weeds.
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.
• Working outside in all weather conditions.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.

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 . A link to our benefits overview can be found here: us/en/benefits

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.