Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Directs vehicles, inspects loads, and performs labor tasks at landfill sites.
4 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Field
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
Description
vehicle routing
safety enforcement
closing tasks
site cleanup
load inspection
operator communication
Direct vehicles to the proper area of the facility based on the site fill plan; direct trucks in and out of the site in inclement weather.
Enforce publicly-posted safety rules and unposted safety standards at all times.
Follow guidelines and procedures for completing daily closing tasks.
May perform general labor duties on an as-needed basis, including site clean-up, yard work and building maintenance.
Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including the proper manner in which to approach oncoming vehicles; make eye contact with drivers to ensure signals are understood; maintain use of personal protective equipment at all times.
Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unsegregated items, including tires, batteries and other unacceptable materials prior to disposal at the site.
Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
Requirements
reliability
safety
integrity
heavy machinery
Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
One year of previous experience working around heavy machinery.
Benefits
Great Place to Work
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
Culture + Values
Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
Environment + Sustainability
Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.