General Laborer (Gig Harbor, WA)

Waste Connections
      30+ days ago

      Job Description

      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.

      Schedule: Thursday–Monday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM with opportunities for overtime
      Pay: Starting between $22.00–$23.50 per hour

      About the Position

      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.

      Essential Job Duties

      Transfer Station Operations

      • 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

      Traffic Control & Equipment Support

      • 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

      Customer Service

      • 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

      Safety & Environmental Compliance

      • 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

      Work Environment

      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

      Required Qualifications

      • 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.

      Numbers & Facts

      Location
      Websitecareers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

      Skills

      • Communication Skillsunmatched
      • Constructionunmatched
      • Control Systemsunmatched
      • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
      • Driver's Licenseunmatched
      • Environmental Complianceunmatched
      • Landscapingunmatched
      • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
      • Manufacturingunmatched
      • Operational Supportunmatched
      • Operationsunmatched
      • Physical Demandsunmatched
      • Public Worksunmatched
      • Recyclingunmatched
      • Safety Complianceunmatched
      • Safety Trainingunmatched
      • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
      • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
      • Training Programunmatched
      • Warehousingunmatched
      • Waste Managementunmatched
      • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched

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