Job description
The utility worker is part of the landfill team and works in the landfills and surrounding areas. The individual in this position also supports landfill operations at the Recycling Center and ground maintenance.
- Independent and self-motivated to keep the property clean and organized
- Being a leader in safety by constantly being observant and attentive to potential safety hazards and working in a safe and responsible manner
- Engaged team player who is motivated to work independently yet cooperates with the entire team to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
Landfill Operations and Grounds Maintenance
- Operate the following equipment, including conducting pre- and post-trip inspections and cleaning/maintaining as appropriate: water truck, off-road truck, loader, hydro-seeder and other equipment as necessary
- Visit identified locations and collect and record pump data using paper forms or other technology when available
- Walk the Granger grounds, including the landfill and the main public road, picking up loose trash
- Shovel dirt as needed in the landfill area
- Seed and lay erosion control materials in prepared areas.
- Shovel snow and apply ice melting material by hand and mechanical spreader.
- Assist crew in plastic pipe welding and placement in trenches.
- Operate the following equipment, including conducting pre- and post-trip inspections and cleaning/maintaining as appropriate: forklift to weigh and stack bales and load semi-trailers, skid steer to manage materials, baler, conveyor belt and other equipment
- Operate roll-off truck to service Recycling Center and Disposal Center containers.
- Guide vehicles entering and exiting the Recycling Center
- Perform housekeeping duties in the building and outside areas
- Stay actively engaged in recycling team conversations to assist and respond to safety and production activities for swift and efficient processing of materials
- Perform production duties, as directed, for the sorting and processing of recyclable materials, such as cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, tin and aluminum
- Perform quality control to remove potential contaminants for the smooth flow of recyclable products leading to the formation of bales
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- One-year of related experience and/or training required
- Opportunity for advancement to Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program
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