About this role
Hudson Garbage Service, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious Yard Helper to join our team in St. Helens, Oregon!
The schedule for this position is full-time, Monday - Friday.
Start time is 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM or until work is complete (end time varies).
Starting wage is $24.00/hour.
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Responsibilities:
- Yard and facility maintenance including debris and oil spot clean up
- Pressure washing of carts, portable toilets, equipment, parts, and storage areas as needed
- Picking up and sweeping windblown trash
- Running of errands, driving (non-CDL), picking up parts, cart/portable toilet deliveries
- Various utility tasks as needed
- Learning the operations of both hauling & transfer station
- Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change
- During the summer season support portable toilet routes as needed
Requirements:
- At least 1 year of work experience. Preferably in a laborer type role.
- The ability to stand outside throughout an 8 hour shift.
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and push/pull 100 lbs.
- Ability and will to work in all weather conditions.
- Experience running equipment (forklift, loader or baler) preferred.
- Must pass drug screen, motor vehicle report and pre-employment background check.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.
Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Other facts
About Waste Connections
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.
What you'll do
- The Yard Helper is responsible for yard and facility maintenance, including debris cleanup and pressure washing. Additional duties include running errands and supporting portable toilet routes during the summer season.
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