Landfill Labor

Company: PeopleReady
Location: Lorain
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

Do you take pride in your dedication to completing work that might deter other people? Are you able to tackle any job, big or small, every single day? PeopleReady is looking for committed Waste Associates to assist with a variety of tasks in an area landfill. As a Landfill Associate, you could be asked to operate machinery to clear and dispose of materials, or use your analytical skills to help to determine an efficient waste disposal plan. In some cases, you could also be asked to drive a truck to transport waste throughout the landfill. If this opportunity sounds interesting, you are encouraged to apply with the link above.--
Responsibilities Include:

Operating heavy equipment necessary for landfill operations; maintaining equipment in a clean and functional operating condition
Operating water truck to perform dust control and fire suppression activities as required
Operating gatehouse; utilizing automated scale system; calculating and collecting amount due for waste loads
Directing vehicle traffic at the landfill
Maintaining landfill shop, catch fences, and buildings
Performing basic clean-up of site and facilities as required
Entering and retrieving data and preparing reports using a computer; reviewing such reports for accuracy and making corrections as required
Observing safe working practices, including maintaining work areas in a safe condition--

Qualifications:

Previous waste or heavy machinery experience preferred but not required
Basic math skills - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on the fly
Able to follow oral and/or written instructions
Rare work ethic and a positive attitude
Able to lift up to 80 pounds repeatedly and sit or walk for extended periods of time
Comfortable with exposure to weather conditions, fumes, dust, and hazardous chemicals

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