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**: $19.60 (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_