Landfill Laborer

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

A Landfill Laborer is responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of the facility grounds. Landfill Laborers may also perform custodial duties in the offices, maintenance shops, etc. This position may also assist in various lines of business.


Shift: 6:00am - 8:00pm M-F

Responsibilities of Position:

• Perform facility grounds upkeep including but not limited to mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas
• Build and repair fences
• Maintain the odor control system as needed
• Place straw bales in ditches and on side of hills
• Assist at the yard boxes, truck wash and wheel wash as necessary
• Wash equipment using a pressure washer
• Dig tracks as necessary
• Assist with equipment services as necessary
• Assist with applying Alternate Daily Cover (ADC) when necessary
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices
• Operate the skid steer, sweeper, flush trucks, and fuel trucks as needed
• Direct traffic on or around landfill
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Build, repair and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must be able to understand the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Safety-focused mindset

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment is preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Rarely sitting
• Continuously standing
• Frequently walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.


Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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