The Transfer Station Laborer performs general labor duties at a transfer station completing tasks such as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties.
• Assists customers with unloading their trash.• Inspects loads for unacceptable materials to ensure safety for customers and other employees. • Pulls recyclable material to be brought to the MRF and properly taken care of. • 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.• 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.
The successful candidate will be a self-directed individual, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills along with a dedication to safety and a proven commitment to work are required. The physical ability to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods of time and work under many different weather conditions are required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.
Casella, headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, is one of the largest recyclers and most experienced fully integrated resource management companies in the Eastern United States. Founded in 1975 as a single-truck collection service, Casella employs approximately 4,000 people. We have grown our operations to include over 150 owned and/or operated facilities spanning from Maine to Maryland, delivering services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and institutional customers. We service over one million customers in our operating footprint, including curbside collection service to over 800,000 households, and provide professional resource management services to over 10,000 customer locations across 44 states. In addition, we serve as the largest recycler in the Eastern United States, recovering 1MM+ tons of recyclables and nearly 400,000 tons of organic residuals each year. Today, with a clear strategy to serve our customers with integrated services, we continue to lead the solid waste industry with an innovative business model that seeks to create sustainable value beyond the traditional waste disposal model.
