landfill laborer

<div>Shift: Sunday- Thursday 4:30pm Start Time (Night Shift)
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I. Job Summary
 
 
Performs various tasks in a landfill including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic at the landfill.
 
 
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
 
<ul><li>Manually picks up windblown paper from periphery of landfill. Carries a large plastic trash bag and walks along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on exterior land adjacent to the public property. Pulls paper from the fence and lifts loose paper from the ground, depositing refuse in bag until full.</li><li>
Uses mobile vacuum to gather loose paper and refuse. Drives tractor pulling vacuum along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on the exterior land adjacent to the public property. When destination is reached, parks and descends the tractor. Grasps the vacuum hose handle and guides to vacuum loose paper from the fence and ground. When the immediate area is vacuumed, ascends the tractor cab and drives forward. Parks and descends the cab, repeating the vacuum process as necessary. Repeats these steps, working around the outer edge of the landfill.</li><li>
During the summer months, when traffic at landfill is extraordinarily heavy, the laborer is stationed at the landfill entrance in a chair to direct the traffic. Directs the flow of trucks. Communicates with the drivers verbally or by hand signals.</li><li>
Lifts construction materials for projects related to site maintenance i.e., lumber, bags of concrete mix, hand tools, etc. Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes and chain saws.</li><li>
Manually separates metal, white goods, lumber and cardboard from trash on tipping floor at landfills with transfer station.</li></ul> 
III. Qualifications
 
 
A. Required Qualifications 
 
<ul><li>Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.</li></ul> 
B. Preferred Qualifications
 
 
IV. Physical Requirements
 
 
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 
 
V. Benefits
 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
 
 
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.</div>

Now Hiring Landfill Laborer

<div>What is the value of a WM job? 
 
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It&rsquo;s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. 
 
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. 
 
We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression. 
 
Who are we? #WeAreWM 
 
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today. 
I. Job Summary 
 
Performs various tasks in a landfill including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic at the landfill.
 
 
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Manually picks up windblown paper from periphery of landfill. Carries a large plastic trash bag and walks along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on exterior land adjacent to the public property. Pulls paper from the fence and lifts loose paper from the ground, depositing refuse in bag until full.</li><li>
Uses mobile vacuum to gather loose paper and refuse. Drives tractor pulling vacuum along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on the exterior land adjacent to the public property. When destination is reached, parks and descends the tractor. Grasps the vacuum hose handle and guides to vacuum loose paper from the fence and ground. When the immediate area is vacuumed, ascends the tractor cab and drives forward. Parks and descends the cab, repeating the vacuum process as necessary. Repeats these steps, working around the outer edge of the landfill.</li><li>
During the summer months, when traffic at landfill is extraordinarily heavy, the laborer is stationed at the landfill entrance in a chair to direct the traffic. Directs the flow of trucks. Communicates with the drivers verbally or by hand signals.</li><li>
Lifts construction materials for projects related to site maintenance i.e., lumber, bags of concrete mix, hand tools, etc. Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes and chain saws.</li><li>
Manually separates metal, white goods, lumber and cardboard from trash on tipping floor at landfills with transfer station.</li></ul> 
III. Qualifications
 
 
A. Required Qualifications 
 
<ul><li>Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.</li></ul> 
B. Preferred Qualifications
 
 
IV. Physical Requirements 
 
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
 
Pay : The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $22.50 - $23.50. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate&rsquo;s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location 
 
V. Benefits
 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
 
 
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.</div>

Laborer Landfill

<div>What is the value of a WM job? 
 
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It&rsquo;s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. 
 
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. 
 
We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression. 
 
Who are we? #WeAreWM 
 
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today. 
I. Job Summary 
 
Performs various tasks in a landfill including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic at the landfill.
 
 
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Manually picks up windblown paper from periphery of landfill. Carries a large plastic trash bag and walks along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on exterior land adjacent to the public property. Pulls paper from the fence and lifts loose paper from the ground, depositing refuse in bag until full.</li><li>
Uses mobile vacuum to gather loose paper and refuse. Drives tractor pulling vacuum along the fenced border of the landfill, as well as on the exterior land adjacent to the public property. When destination is reached, parks and descends the tractor. Grasps the vacuum hose handle and guides to vacuum loose paper from the fence and ground. When the immediate area is vacuumed, ascends the tractor cab and drives forward. Parks and descends the cab, repeating the vacuum process as necessary. Repeats these steps, working around the outer edge of the landfill.</li><li>
During the summer months, when traffic at landfill is extraordinarily heavy, the laborer is stationed at the landfill entrance in a chair to direct the traffic. Directs the flow of trucks. Communicates with the drivers verbally or by hand signals.</li><li>
Lifts construction materials for projects related to site maintenance i.e., lumber, bags of concrete mix, hand tools, etc. Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes and chain saws.</li><li>
Manually separates metal, white goods, lumber and cardboard from trash on tipping floor at landfills with transfer station.</li></ul> 
III. Qualifications
 
 
A. Required Qualifications 
 
<ul><li>Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.</li></ul> 
B. Preferred Qualifications
 
 
IV. Physical Requirements 
 
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
 
V. Benefits
 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
 
 
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.</div>

Yard Laborer with Fixed Shift, Home Daily and PTO

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel

<div>
 
 Position Description
 
 
 
 Anne Arundel County Government is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a professional, full-time, permanent
 
 Landfill Manager
 
 position in the Waste Management Division in the Department of Public Works.
 
 
 Anne Arundel County is located on the Chesapeake Bay between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The Landfill Manager manages the operation, and maintenance of a County sanitary landfill, resource recovery facility, and recycling center.
 
 
 The Landfill Manager position will manage the day-to-day operations of the active landfill and the seven (7) closed landfill areas at the 565-acre Millersville Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility located in Severn, Maryland, and two (2) closed landfills, located in Deale and Glen Burnie, Maryland, owned by the County. The position will oversee municipal landfilling operations at the state-of-the-art Millersville Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility. Operation includes managing the state-of-the-art solid waste disposal facility, including liner and leachate collection systems, landfill gas (LFG) collection, conveyance and recovery systems, recycling activities, and post-closure care.
 
 
 
 NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
 
 
 
 There is considerable public contact with county residents and private contractors on operational issues, and citizens concerning on- and off-site environmental compliance activities. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and supervising the daily operations at the County landfill, associated recycling center, and other resource recovery operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning the layout and fill sequences within a landfill sub-cell, maintaining proper berms, ditches, and access roads, assuring proper cover of solid waste with suitable materials, and oversight and contract supervision of a yard waste composting operation currently operated by a third party. The employee must apply sound waste management principles and applications to ensure effective landfill operations and compliance with Federal, State, and County regulations on environmental mandates. The complexity of work requires reading and interpreting a variety of engineering documents prepared by consultants regarding erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, fill sequence of landfill cells and sub-cells, and determining what devices are available to enforce sediment and erosion and stormwater controls. The scope of work impacts County citizens using the facility, other County agencies, and private contractors.
 
 
 
 Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
 
 
 
 (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class)
 
 
 Plans, organizes, and schedules activities for refuse disposal at the County landfill to include excavation, soil hauling, waste compaction, recycling, monitoring contractor performance, and checking sediment and erosion control devices. Supervises and schedules employees who are engaged in activities ranging from laborer duties to the operation and maintenance of various types of complex heavy equipment, both wheeled, tracked, and stationary.
 
 
 Determines layout and fill sequence of various subcells, and directs proper maintenance and construction of necessary sediment and erosion control devices and access roads. Ensures landfill is operated in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and County laws and existing operation permits, including daily, intermediate, and final cover; weight records of refuse disposed of; seeding and other required maintenance activities. Informs users of the landfill and recycling area of rules, regulations, and responsibilities in the disposal of solid waste; prepares and maintains necessary records and reports on personnel, as well as the operation of the facilities.
 
 
 Inspects all new construction such as lined cells, leachate collection, sediment and erosion control devices, and recycling area layout. Assist with the preparation of, and administers operating budget for the landfill and resource recovery areas. Draft policies and operational procedures to ensure the landfill and recycling area operate effectively in maintaining a safe working environment and customer-oriented focus.
 
 
 Administers contracts for supplies and services to include writing of proposals, advertising and reviewing bids, and ensuring contract is executed by contract specifications. Reads and interprets a variety of engineering documents prepared by consultants regarding erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and fill sequence of landfill subcells. Performs duties of a higher-level manager when required.
 
 
 Serves as the liaison for citizen contact for both on- and off-site environmental compliance activities. Perform related duties as required.
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
 
 
 
 Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of integrated solid waste management systems methods.
 
 
 Thorough knowledge of local, State (MD), and Federal laws related to waste management systems.
 
 
 Skill in planning and goal setting to achieve work objectives. Skill in managing human resources and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient, and customer-friendly operation.
 
 
 Skill in supervising, counseling, motivating, disciplining personnel, and maintaining effective working relationships.
 
 
 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
 
 
 Ability to develop and implement solutions to operational problems, and evaluate operational data (tonnage, leachate, landfill gas, etc.) for the development of efficiency improvements.
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical, environmental, or biological sciences, engineering, geology, hydrology, or a related field.
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 Two (2) or more years of experience in landfill operations, environmental regulations, and waste management service operations; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
 
 
 NOTE: Two (2) or more years of experience in landfill operations, environmental regulations, and waste management service operations may be substituted with two (2) years of experience in heavy and civil earthwork construction management.
 
 
 NOTE: Heavy and civil earthwork construction management would include projects such as site development, Public Works, water resources, transportation, and projects that include significant mass excavation and grading. Construction management experience would include primary project management (submittals, invoices, RFIs, change orders, schedule tracking, close-out documents, etc.), project cost controls and tracking, managing overall site safety, environmental compliance, and personnel management and development.
 
 
 NOTE: This is a safety-sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
 
 
 Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.
 
 
 For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
 
 
 
 Supplemental Qualifications
 
 
 
 Preference will be given to candidates with:
 
 
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 Experience in the methods and techniques of integrated solid waste management systems.
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 Knowledge of local, State (MD), and Federal laws related to waste management systems
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 Possession of a Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification, a SWANA Manager of Composting Programs certification, or a Maryland Department of Agriculture Compost Facility Operator certification.
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 Skills in managing human resources and equipment to ensure a safe, efficient, and customer-friendly operation.
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 Experience in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite (i.e. Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides), and CountyView (or other GIS programs).
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 Experience in supervising, training, motivating, counseling, and disciplining personnel, and maintaining effective working relationships.
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</div>

Landfill Manager (Waste Management Services)

Applus

<div>About Applus+:
Applus+ is a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, delivering innovative solutions across key industries including energy, construction, environment, and infrastructure. Operating in more than 70 countries, we are committed to helping clients achieve operational excellence while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards. At Applus+, we foster a culture of integrity, technical leadership, and continuous professional development.
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Role Summary:
The Assistant Operations Manager (Landfill) will play a key role in supporting and supervising landfill operations. This position is essential to ensure compliance with environmental, technical, and operational standards, and to maintain efficiency and safety in all landfill activities.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Assist the Operations Manager in supervising and overseeing landfill projects to ensure compliance with approved environmental and engineering standards.
</li><li>Monitor waste reception, sorting, and landfilling operations, ensuring adherence to operational systems and sanitary landfill plans.
</li><li>Supervise contractor performance and evaluate compliance with contractual terms and technical requirements.
</li><li>Conduct and analyze benchmarking studies to compare operational efficiency against international best practices.
</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for landfill operations, such as filling rates, cell lifespan, liner quality, and daily cover efficiency.
</li><li>Supervise routine maintenance activities for landfill equipment and infrastructure.
</li><li>Review and assess landfill closure and environmental rehabilitation plans once design capacity is reached.
</li>Oversee the implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements across all landfill activities. 
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</li></ul> 
 
Requirements 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in landfill management, waste recycling, or environmental projects.</li><li>
Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers ( SCE )</li></ul></div>

Assistant Operations Manager (Landfill)

City of Indianapolis & Marion County

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Overview</h2></div>
<div>Provide labor intensive functions. Skills and knowledge are typically acquired through a High School education or equivalent. Maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License is required. The ability to pass a pre-employment driving physical and the ability to lift, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or more is required. May be required and assigned to operate a motor vehicle. Laborer is responsible for tools, equipment, and materials, supplied by the City. 
Laborer may be assigned to work at rear of City Refuse collection Truck. Perform related duties as assigned.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Responsibilities</h2></div>
<div>Laborer must have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a valid Drivers License. 
Ability to perform the following: straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, and repeat bending. 
 
Laborer must pass a pre-employment physical.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Working Conditions</h2></div>
<div>This position works in all types and extremes of weather to collect residential solid waste on a year-round basis. Collecting residential solid waste involves frequent lifting, pushing and pulling over 25 lbs., walking, climbing stairs, and being outside in all seasons and weather conditions.</div></div></div>

Refuse Collection Laborer - DPW Solid Waste Services

ReSource Waste Services LLC

ReSource Waste Services of Epping is looking for applicants for the following position: Forklift, skidsteer operator/laborerForklift Laborer Requirements:<ul><li>Forklift/skidsteer Operator experience: Operator forklift and skidsteer with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Daily routine equipment maintenance.</li><li>Laborer: performs manual material separation at the processing picking stations; routine preventive process residue management and routine preventive and repair maintenance on mill equipment.</li><li>Must be able to work independently and work as part of the team. Monday-Friday, 8- 10 hours/shift; occasional Saturday hours required. Typical work week 40-50 hours.</li></ul>Flexible background check, possible 2nd chance opportunity.Starting pay is based on experience.ReSource offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, paid vacation and holidays, and an incentive compensation plan.Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyExperience:<ul><li>Forklift/Skid Steer: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Epping, NH 03042 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Epping, NH 03042: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Forklift, Skidsteer Operator/Laborer

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