Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Laborer Landfill
Handles landfill cleanup, waste collection, traffic direction and site maintenance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves a variety of tasks at a landfill, including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic as needed, all while maintaining safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Key duties include manually picking up windblown paper along the landfill perimeter, operating a tractor‑mounted vacuum to clean debris, directing truck traffic during heavy summer periods, lifting construction materials for site maintenance, and separating recyclable items such as metal, appliances, lumber, and cardboard on the tipping floor. • Manually collect windblown paper along landfill perimeter and load into bags. • Operate tractor‑mounted mobile vacuum to clean paper and debris from fences and ground. • Direct truck traffic at landfill entrance during peak periods using verbal and hand signals. • Lift and transport construction materials such as lumber, concrete bags, and hand tools for site maintenance. • Separate metal, appliances, lumber, and cardboard on the tipping floor for recycling. • Obtain required licenses and certifications as mandated by regulatory agencies. • Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, walking, and operating equipment in outdoor conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸paper collection
- ▸vacuum operation
- ▸traffic control
- ▸material handling
- ▸recycling sort
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
Applicants must hold any licenses required by local, state, federal, environmental, or health and safety agencies; preferred qualifications are not specified. WM is an equal opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, offering accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and requires a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel and access to federal property.
Requirements
- ▸licenses
- ▸real id
- ▸tsa‑approved
- ▸equal opportunity
- ▸accommodations
- ▸travel clearance
Benefits
At WM, a job is more than just a paycheck; it offers opportunities for you and your family, with a stable work environment, commitment to growth through education assistance, and investment in employee wellbeing through comprehensive benefits. The position demands physical stamina for lifting, walking, and operating equipment outdoors; the estimated base pay starts at $23.00 per hour, with the final salary reflecting experience, education, and location. Employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. • Receive comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off.
Work Environment
Field