Laborer Landfill

About the Role

The role involves performing various landfill duties, such as containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic at the site. Key responsibilities include manually collecting windblown paper around the landfill perimeter, operating a tractor‑mounted vacuum to gather loose debris, directing truck traffic during heavy summer periods, handling construction materials for site maintenance, and separating recyclable items like metal, white goods, lumber, and cardboard on the tipping floor. • Manually pick up windblown paper around the landfill perimeter. • Operate a tractor‑mounted mobile vacuum to collect loose paper and refuse. • Direct truck traffic at the landfill entrance during peak periods using verbal and hand signals. • Lift and transport construction materials for site maintenance using hand tools. • Separate metal, white goods, lumber, and cardboard on the tipping floor. • Maintain required licenses from local, state, federal, environmental, or health/safety agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸paper collection
• ▸vacuum operation
• ▸traffic control
• ▸material handling
• ▸recycling separation
• ▸license maintenance

What You Bring

Applicants must hold any licenses required by local, state, federal, environmental, or health and safety agencies; preferred qualifications are noted but not specified. Candidates may need a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel related to the role.

Requirements

• ▸licenses
• ▸real id

Benefits

At WM, a job is more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The company emphasizes stability, growth, and investment in its people, offering education assistance, comprehensive benefits, and even discounted stock options. The position has physical demands typical of landfill work and offers a base pay estimate of $23.60 per hour, with final compensation influenced by experience, education, and location. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a 401(k) match, a stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and additional perks such as dependent daycare and education assistance. • Earn a base pay of approximately $23.60 per hour, subject to experience and location. • Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage. • Benefit from a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and education assistance. • Enjoy paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and dependent daycare options.

Work Environment

Field