Yard Laborer

Elko Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Yard Laborer to join the team in Elko, NV

Starting pay will be $22.00-$24.00 per hour with regular wage increases.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6:00am-3:00pm (Flexible) with occasional overtime

Driver‘s License preferred, but not required.

Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manual labor including paper picking, keeping yard clean and presentable.

• Traffic management.

• Perform yard work including cutting weeds.

• Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work.

• Working outside in all weather conditions.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Operates recycling baler.
• Operates skid steer and forklift.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company‘s safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.

• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise

• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to ‘Connect with Your Future‘.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.