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Landfill Laborer
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What they do
A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
$39,723 / year median in New Jersey
Job Description
Location
2 Manhattan Drive, Burlington Township, NJ, 08016, United States
Base Pay
$18.00 / Hour
Job Category
Recycling
Employee Type
Regular Full Time
Contact information
Name
Elizabeth Barker
Phone
(609)267-6677 Ext. 1303
Email
Ebarker@otcbc.org
Description
Convenience Center (Bulk trash, various electronics: TV's/monitors, computers, etc.; tires, metal, rigid plastic, mattresses/box springs, household Recyclables, various types of wood, shingles, propane tanks, refrigerated appliances)
The laborer's job is to assist customers as they arrive.
Check to make sure they have a paper from the scale house that indicates what they are disposing of. Once confirmed, initial the form and hand it back to them.
Direct the customer to the appropriate area to drop off the material they are looking to dispose of.
Monitor the customer(s) as they unload to ensure that they are not dumping anything they are not supposed to (this could be but not limited to: any type of chemical - paint/stain/cleaning supplies/used motor oil/etc.; any type of asbestos material; old fuel; etc.). (These products are required to be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste facility which is on-site at the landfill).
The laborer is also required to keep the area clean and in-order.
Clean Wood Pile (Clean wood, tree parts and treated wood)
The laborer's job is to assist customers as they arrive.
Check to make sure they have a paper from the scale house that indicates what they are disposing of. Once confirmed, initial the form and hand it back to them.
Direct the customer to the appropriate area to drop off the material they are looking to dispose of. Monitor the customer(s) as they unload to ensure that they are not dumping anything they are not supposed to (this could be but not limited to: any type of chemical - paint/stain/cleaning supplies/used motor oil/etc; any type of asbestos material; old fuel; etc). (These products are required to be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste facility which is on-site at the landfill).
When customers are dropping off wood material, they should be monitored closely so that they are not dropping off any bulk metal, concrete, bricks and/or blocks into the designated wood pile(s).
Mixed Wood
The laborer's job is to assist customers as they arrive.
Check to make sure they have a paper from the scale house that indicates what they are disposing of. Once confirmed, initial the form and hand it back to them.
Direct the customer to the appropriate area to drop off the material they are looking to dispose of.
Monitor the customer(s) as they unload to ensure that they are not dumping anything they are not supposed to (this could be but not limited to: any type of chemical - paint/stain/cleaning supplies/used motor oil/etc; any type of asbestos material; old fuel; etc). (These products are required to be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste facility which is on-site at the landfill).
Inspection area
Monitor traffic coming towards you and stop the vehicles to either inspect their load and or direct them where to go according to the material.
Contact the appropriate equipment operator in the respected area to inform them of the customer.
You may be asked to fulfill other laborer duties other than working at either of the two previous areas. This could include but not limited to: cleaning up specific areas, power washing vehicles/equipment, stacking tires in trailers, emptying fire extinguishers; dismantling refrigerate items such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers; refrigerators; etc.
Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and alternating Saturdays from 7:00am-12:30pm Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Account
Employee Assistance Program
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Supportive, Mission-Driven work environment
Department specific benefits may apply
Requirements
HS Diploma or GED required,
One Year of Related experience,
Ability to communicate effectively,
Ability to work outside for the entire shift in varying elements,
Experience with Hand Tools,
Minor Mechanical Skills,
Able to Lift up to 50 lbs,
Adaptable to work outside in the elements as well as dusty and noisy conditions.