Laborer - Landfill/Transfer

Overview & Essential Job Functions:Position 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.
Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications & Environmental Demands: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 on uneven terrain, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
  • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
  • Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
  • Bending, reaching, stretching, frequently, pushing, pulling and lifting 50 Lbs. frequently.
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
  • Works outside only.

Benefits:Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K, Profit Sharing & Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning

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