Laborer

About the Role

The role involves performing various tasks in a landfill, including containing loose refuse to prevent scattering and directing traffic. Employees work daily to maintain a safe and organized landfill environment while supporting essential waste‑management operations. Key responsibilities include manually picking up wind‑blown paper along the landfill perimeter, operating a mobile vacuum mounted on a tractor to collect debris, and directing truck traffic during busy summer months. Workers also lift construction materials, use hand tools such as shovles and chainsaws, and separate recyclable materials like metal, appliances, lumber, and cardboard on the tipping floor. • Manually collect windblown paper along the landfill perimeter and bag it. • Operate a mobile vacuum mounted on a tractor to suction loose paper and debris. • Direct truck traffic at the landfill entrance during high‑traffic summer periods. • Lift and transport construction materials and use hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, and chainsaws. • Separate metal, appliances, lumber, and cardboard on the tipping floor. • Meet physical demands of lifting, walking, and operating equipment in outdoor conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸paper collection
• ▸vacuum operation
• ▸traffic control
• ▸material handling
• ▸recycling sort
• ▸hand tools

What You Bring

Applicants must hold any licenses required by local, state, federal, environmental, or health and safety agencies. While preferred qualifications are not listed, the position demands physical strength for lifting, walking, and operating equipment in outdoor conditions, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The position may require travel by air or access to federal property, so candidates must have a REAL ID or an acceptable TSA‑approved alternative, or be willing to obtain one. • Hold required environmental, health, and safety licenses as mandated by regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• ▸ehs licenses
• ▸physical strength
• ▸outdoor work
• ▸real id
• ▸tsa id

Benefits

At WM, a job is more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for you and your family. The company prides itself on stability, growth, and investing in its people with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, discounted stock options, and dependent day care. WM's culture emphasizes people first, a family atmosphere, and a commitment to a sustainable tomorrow. The on‑site position offers a base pay range of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, subject to adjustment based on experience, education, training, certifications, and work location. Compensation reflects the role's responsibilities and the physical demands of landfill work. Eligible 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. Benefits may vary by site, and an annual education assistance benefit is also available. • Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off. • Eligible for annual education assistance and discounted stock options.

Work Environment

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