LRI Purdy Transfer Station, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Full-Time Laborer in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Conveniently located for candidates living in Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Belfair, Tacoma, Lakebay, Olalla, and throughout Pierce and Kitsap Counties, this opportunity offers stable employment, competitive pay, and long-term career growth with an industry-leading environmental services company.
As a Laborer, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient transfer station while assisting customers and supporting daily site operations. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in construction, landscaping, warehouse operations, manufacturing, public works, recycling, waste management, or other physically active environments.
This position works outdoors year-round and requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.
Perform general labor and site support duties at the transfer station and compost facility
Complete litter collection, debris removal, and site cleanup activities
Assist with maintaining environmental control systems, including stormwater, landfill gas, and leachate management systems
Support daily facility operations as assigned
Safely direct customer, commercial, and contractor traffic throughout the facility
Help maintain a safe and efficient flow of vehicles entering and exiting the site
Operate small equipment and tools after receiving appropriate training
Identify and report safety concerns or operational issues
Provide professional and courteous service to customers
Explain site procedures and safety requirements
Assist customers with navigating the facility safely and efficiently
Serve as a positive representative of Waste Connections within the community
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Maintain a safe work environment for employees, customers, and contractors
Participate in safety meetings and training programs
This is an outdoor position. Employees may be exposed to:
Rain, wind, snow, heat, and changing weather conditions
Dust, noise, mud, and odors commonly associated with transfer station operations
Heavy equipment and vehicle traffic
Uneven walking surfaces
One year of stable work experience in a labor, customer service, warehouse, construction, landscaping, manufacturing, or similar environment
Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical work throughout the shift
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES
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.
