LRI Purdy Transfer Station, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a full‑time Laborer to support operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient site for the community members who rely on our services. The work is highly physical, performed outdoors year‑round, and requires strong customer service skills, reliability, and a commitment to safety.
You’ll work in a busy outdoor industrial environment that can be dusty, muddy, wet, cold, hot, and occasionally odorous. As a visible representative of Waste Connections, you’ll interact with customers daily while supporting an essential public service. This is a long‑term career role with a stable company that values growth, professionalism, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support
Perform assigned labor duties at the transfer station and compost facility
Conduct general site cleanup, housekeeping, and debris management
Assist with maintaining site systems related to stormwater, landfill gas, and leachate control
Equipment & Traffic Management
Operate small equipment as needed to support daily operations
Flag and direct incoming traffic safely and efficiently
Maintain safe vehicle and customer flow throughout the facility
Customer & Community Interaction
Provide friendly, professional customer service to all site visitors
Communicate clearly with customers regarding site rules, safety, and procedures
Represent Waste Connections as a trusted and helpful member of the community
Environmental & Safety Awareness
Work outdoors on your feet for the full shift in varying weather and environmental conditions
Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a culture of accountability and safe practices
Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience
At least one year of consistent work experience, ideally in a role involving customer service
Demonstrated ability to perform very physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly
Ability to work outdoors year‑round in environments that may be dusty, smelly, muddy, cold, or hot
Strong communication skills and a positive, team‑oriented attitude
Excellent attendance and reliability are essential
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver’s License: Required, with a safe and responsible driving record
Safety Sensitive Position: This role is designated as Safety Sensitive
Pre‑Employment Screening: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and a pre‑employment background check
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform sustained physical labor in a dynamic industrial environment, including lifting, bending, standing, and working outdoors in all weather conditions
Work Environment Expectations: Must be able to work safely and effectively in a high‑traffic facility serving the public and local community
Compensation & Schedule
This position follows a fixed Thursday–Monday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and weekend availability is required. Please apply only if you can commit to this set schedule.
Overtime opportunities are available based on operational needs.
Starting pay ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, with annual performance‑based increases.
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections is a nationwide waste and recycling company that takes care of millions of customers across the country. We keep communities clean, safe, and running smoothly, and we take great pride in our work. Our teams handle everything from collection and recycling to transfer stations, landfills, and compost facilities like Purdy.
As servant leaders, we treat our employees with respect, look out for one another, and work as a team. When you join Waste Connections, you’re not just taking a job - you’re building a career with a company that values hard work, reliability, and doing things the right way.
Being decentralized, we give our local teams the freedom to make decisions that work best for their community, while still offering the stability and benefits of a large, well‑established company. If you show up, work hard, and take pride in what you do, there are real opportunities to grow here.
Every employee plays an important role in serving the community, and we’re proud of the work we do every day.
To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.
We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, 401 (k) retirement, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."
A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections
Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
