General Laborer

Clean Earth is one of the largest specialty waste management companies in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for contaminated soil, dredged material, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Everyday Clean Earth takes a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. Allow our team of experts to provide a customized waste disposal and recycling solution for your company, tailored to your needs, and your goals.

General Purpose:

The general laborer position is responsible for performing physical and manual labor-related tasks such as facility maintenance, cleaning and manually sorting material in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires the ability to work in outdoor conditions during all seasons and in various types of weather and requires the capability to work overtime and various shifts which may include weekends.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• General maintenance and mechanic work (i.e. greasing, lubricating, hand and pneumatic tools, etc.)
• Operates construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, Skid Steer, High Reach (man lift), and Water Truck.
• Sort through soil and rocks to remove, rocks, plastics, metals, trash and other materials from conveyors by hand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Cleaning materials and removal of soil and debris from various equipment.
• Greasing, checking oil, refilling fluids, and fueling equipment as necessary.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining housekeeping inside the office building, scale house, general site area and specific work locations.
• Works with and assists other crew members with soil screeners and rock crushers.
• Using a variety of tools such as hand tools, grinders, saws, pressure washers, etc.
• Assist other crew members and operators as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• No prior experience is required; experience in operating small and heavy equipment preferred
• Prior experience on processing and/or constructions sites is preferred/helpful
• Some familiarity with welding, cutting, plumbing, and electrical is preferred/helpful
• High School Diploma preferred, not required
• Safety first mentality

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors and being exposed to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials over long periods of time.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.