Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Laborer to join our team. We have an opening at our Blossburg location. This position will be responsible for assisting the Driver with collections on either garbage or recycling routes. There will also be on site responsibilities including but not limited to sorting recycling commodities, litter picking and general site maintenance. Responsibilities 1. Assist with picking up refuse and recyclables at curbside and assist the Refuse Truck Driver rear load container serving including dumping, delivery, and removal. 2. Be prepared to assist customers in the carrying out above listed duties and at recycling center; remembering to be respectful, courteous, and professional at all times. 3. Maintain a clean and neat appearance, remembering that you are often the first impression that a customer has of the
NTSWA. 4.
Maintain, wear, and replace when required ALL safety equipment issued by the NTSWA for the carrying out of work responsibilities. These include but are not limited to: ear protection, eye protection, dust mask, gloves, ECT. 5. Wear safety vests or other approved outer clothing at all times during waste and recycling collection activities to ensure visibility and safety. 6. Assist with keeping the interior and exterior of the vehicles and equipment clean and neat in appearance. 7. Assist with keeping the NTSWA property and buildings clean and presentable in appearance. This can include but is not limited to constructing and maintaining litter fences, picking up litter, maintaining landscaping, mowing grass, maintaining roadways, drainage structures and erosion/ sedimentation control devices, and assist in the operation and development of new landfill dumping fields, buildings, and structures. 8. Assist with any required paperwork such as completion of dispatch and collection data sheets, equipment maintenance logs, including data input into the tablets, ECT. 9. Be able to sort recyclables by type, marketability and cleanliness and be able to inventory amount of baled materials as to type. 10. Be able to assist in the operation and at times operate the processing equipment such as material balers, densifiers, conveyors, tippers, skid steers, fork- lifts and loaders. Approval by the facility foreman will be necessary before the laborer is permitted solely to operate this equipment. 11. Be able to assist in the operation, weighing, and unloading of NTSWA owned trucks. 12. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the Northern Tier Solid Waste Facility including the Code of Employee Conduct and Code of Ethics 13. Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, and Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 1.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At minimum ability to read and write as necessary to perform job tasks. 2. PA Drivers License and must meet employment MVR check in accordance to NTSWA policy. 3. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and participate in random reasonable suspicion, and post accident drug and alcohol testing. 4. Requires medium to heavy physical strength and must be in good physical condition, able to work in all types of weather conditions, odorous environments and rigorous physical labor conditions including occasionally lifting up to 70 pounds. 5. Physical demands require frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and eye/hand/foot coordination with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. 6. Be a reliable and conscientious employee and willing to learn and take directions. 7. Ability and willingness to be open to change and offer constructive feedback. 8. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and work as part of a team. Join us as we strive for excellence in our operations while providing a supportive work environment for all employees!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 7% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance