Laborer - Transfer Station

Casella Waste Systems is hiring a Transfer Station Laborer in New York. The role involves general labor tasks like yard cleanup, fueling vehicles, and maintaining facility cleanliness. Responsibilities include assisting customers, inspecting loads for safety, and participating in training opportunities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and strong teamwork skills. This is a full-time position with various employee benefits.
About the position

The Transfer Station Laborer plays a crucial role in maintaining the operations of a transfer station. This position involves performing various general labor duties that are essential for the smooth functioning of the facility. The laborer will be responsible for tasks such as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, and general vehicle operation. Additionally, the laborer will assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility by sweeping floors, cleaning up around solid waste stations, mowing grass, moving snow, and scraping ice. This role requires a commitment to safety and a dedication to providing excellent service to customers. The laborer will also participate in training and learning opportunities to enhance their knowledge of the company’s products, services, and operational procedures. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the company’s mission and core values.

Responsibilities
• Assists customers with unloading their trash.
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• Inspects loads for unacceptable materials to ensure safety for customers and other employees.
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• Pulls recyclable material to be brought to the MRF and properly taken care of.
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• Ensures that the facility is maintained at all times by sweeping floors, cleaning and picking up in and around solid waste stations and/or facilities, mowing grass, moving snow, and scraping ice.
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• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Requirements
• High school diploma or GED.
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• Valid driver's license.
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• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
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• Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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• Dedication to safety and a proven commitment to work.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in a similar labor role.
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• Knowledge of waste management practices.

Benefits
• 401(k)
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• Dental insurance
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• Disability insurance
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• Employee assistance program
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• Flexible spending account
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• Health insurance
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• Parental leave
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• Medical insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Wellness incentive
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• Tuition assistance
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• Career pathways
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• Discounted stock program
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• Employee awards