Seasonal General Labor Crew

Landfill Laborer
The Landfill Laborer performs routine and semi-skilled work associated with the collection and processing of recyclable materials, operation of vehicles and equipment, grounds maintenance, litter control, and general landfill operations.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Drives City vehicles to collect, transport, and unload recyclable materials
Operates forklifts, uni-loaders, balers, and other assigned vehicles and equipment
Sorts, handles, loads, unloads, and processes recyclable materials as assigned
Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed eating, litter pickup, and related work
Performs general manual labor associated with landfill and recycling operations
Assists with maintaining work areas, equipment, and landfill property in a clean and orderly condition
Employees possessing the required Commercial Driver's License may occasionally operate CDL-required vehicles, primarily on landfill property and for limited local travel
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Experience performing manual labor, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, recycling, sanitation, or similar work preferred
Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license
Ability to successfully complete required background and drug screenings
Possession of an appropriate Commercial Driver's License required when assigned to operate CDL-required vehicles
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic knowledge of the safe operation of trucks, forklifts, loaders, balers, mowing equipment, and other assigned equipment
Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment in confined work areas and around other employees, vehicles, and equipment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform routine manual labor for extended periods
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and follow established safety procedures
Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and identify obvious maintenance or operating problems
Ability to work independently on routine assignments and as part of a crew
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily outdoors at the landfill and recycling facilities in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and other seasonal conditions. Duties may involve exposure to dust, dirt, mud, odors, noise, moving vehicles and equipment, insects, sharp objects, and discarded or recyclable materials. Work is performed around trucks, loaders, forklifts, balers, mowing equipment, and other machinery. Employees are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures. Work may occasionally require travel within the City while operating assigned vehicles.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at View phone number on click.appcast.io.