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Veit & Company, Inc.
Landfill Operator/Laborer
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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$47,524 / year median in Minnesota
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Landfill Operator/Laborer Veit & Company, Inc. $23.00 per hour, with opportunities for higher pay depending on your experience.
Bonus and Profit Sharing Eligible life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing United States, Minnesota, Becker 15301 140th Avenue (Show on map) Aug 04, 2026
Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines. Willingness and ability to perform manual work. Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions and procedures. Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills. Basic mathematic skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements. High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required. OSHA 10 is preferred but not required. First Aid/CPR is preferred but not required. Type III Landfill Certification is preferred but not required. Other Must be able to pass a background check. Must be at least 18 years of age. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Often required tosit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Able to work extended hours (up to 12 per day) during peak periods. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those employees encountered while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, workingnear machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed tovariable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat.
Bonus and Profit Sharing Eligible life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing United States, Minnesota, Becker 15301 140th Avenue (Show on map) Aug 04, 2026
Job Description:
Position Summary This non-union position performs tasks involving physical labor, basic cleanup and maintenance, and operation of equipment at our Landfill in Becker, MN. In addition, this position picks and screens unacceptable waste and recyclables, helps direct landfill traffic flow, and helps with baling of cardboard for recycling. Also aids with lawn care, grounds maintenance, and snow removal as needed. A Day in the Life Operates landfill equipment as necessary. Equipment includes but is not limited to dozer, compactor, water truck, skid steer, backhoe. Performs general maintenance on landfill equipment. Screens loads for unacceptable waste and valuable recyclables. Directs landfill traffic to ensure safe delivery of waste into the landfill. Screens and sorts load dumps in the transfer station building. Bales cardboard. Performs lawn care maintenance activities and general grounds maintenance. Picks up windblown debris/litter generated from facility operations. Provides backup assistance with operation of the weigh scale. Assists customers with transactions. Assists Landfill Manager with other facets of landfill operation as requested. Follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the Landfill Manager or Safety Director. Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings. Keep supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at Transfer Station or adversely affect Company operations. Other projects or duties as assigned by management. What You'll Need Six to twelve months of construction or related experience. Basic knowledgeand ability to work withequipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work. Ability to view and abide by safety training video.Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines. Willingness and ability to perform manual work. Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions and procedures. Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills. Basic mathematic skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements. High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required. OSHA 10 is preferred but not required. First Aid/CPR is preferred but not required. Type III Landfill Certification is preferred but not required. Other Must be able to pass a background check. Must be at least 18 years of age. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Often required tosit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Able to work extended hours (up to 12 per day) during peak periods. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those employees encountered while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, workingnear machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed tovariable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat.