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Southeastern Public Service Authority

Laborer-Solid Waste Assistant

Pay: $17–$20.20/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Suffolk, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$37,951 / year median in Virginia

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Laborer-Solid Waste Assistant Southeastern Public Service Authority - 3.7 Suffolk, VA Job Details Full-time $17.00 - $20.20 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Outdoor work experience Heavy equipment operation High school diploma or GED Power tools Industrial equipment Hand tools Full Job Description Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA ) operates an integrated solid waste management system that includes eight member communities in Southeast Virginia since 1985. Member of the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). SPSA is currently recruiting for a Laborer/ Solid Waste Assistant for our Landfill in Suffolk, VA . •In order to be considered for this position, please go to the SPSA website and complete an application at: https://spsa.com/work-us/employment-opportunities

The Solid Waste Assistant:

Directs traffic using verbal commands and hand/arm signals. Operates assigned light and heavy equipment after performing the required pre-check. Trains on more complex pieces of heavy equipment. Initiates and participates in cleanup activity such as manual labor assignments, custodial cleaning; grounds maintenance such as picking up wind blown debris. Performs routine light or heavy manual labor, primarily requiring physical exertion and operation of manual and power tools and equipment as assigned. Ensures that assigned tasks are done properly, safely, and in a timely manner. •In order to be considered for this position, please go to the SPSA website and complete an application at: https://spsa.com/work-us/employment-opportunities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to high school graduation supplemented with one year of manual labor experience, six months of which must have been in a heavy industrial environment. Some heavy equipment experience preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.20 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Willing to undergo a post-offer physical & drug screen. Able to work in outside environment?

Experience:

manual labor: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person