Transfer Station Laborer (Fife, WA)

Murrey's Disposal, a trusted name in environmental services and a proud member of the Waste Connections family, is seeking a safety-focused Transfer Station Laborer to join our team in Fife, WA.

In this hands-on, outdoor role, you'll start by supporting general transfer station operations, including container washing, pressure washing, and picking up litter to help maintain a clean and safe work environment. As you grow in the role, you'll have the opportunity to advance into operating heavy equipment and taking on additional responsibilities within our waste management operations that serve the local community.

Pay: $26.00-$26.50 per hour (DOE) with regular wage increases

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (5-7 hours of overtime per week as needed)

This is a hands‑on, outdoor position at our transfer station. You'll begin by supporting general site operations, including keeping work areas clean and organized, container washing, pressure washing, and picking up litter to maintain a safe and efficient environment.

As you become familiar with the site and demonstrate strong performance, you'll have the opportunity to operate a variety of equipment, including skid steers, front loaders, yard goats, excavators, and grizzly systems as you grow in the role.

At Waste Connections, we value people who show up, work safely, treat others with respect, and take pride in doing the job right. We know great employees come from a variety of industrial backgrounds-if you're reliable, safety‑focused, and open to learning, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do (Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities)

• Start by supporting general transfer station operations, including cleaning, pressure washing, container washing, and litter control
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard‑free work areas and workstations
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to meet operational goals
• Take direction from senior employees and adapt to changing assignments as needed
• Safely operate equipment such as skid steers, loaders, yard goats, excavators, and grizzly systems as you gain experience in the role.

Learn to conduct equipment inspections, identify issues, and report maintenance needs

What Success Looks Like (Signals That You'll Thrive Here)

• You take safety seriously and follow procedures consistently
• You're reliable: strong attendance, on time, and ready to work
• You communicate clearly, support your teammates, and handle changes positively
• You take pride in keeping the site clean and well‑maintained
• You're willing to learn new skills, including equipment operation, over time

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and physical activity throughout the day
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds unassisted regularly
• Exposure to dust, noise, odors, uneven terrain, and moving equipment traffic

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical, hands‑on work throughout the shift

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Willingness to work outdoors year‑round with strong situational awareness

• Proven commitment to safety, including PPE use and following procedures

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English for safety communication (Spanish is a plus)

• Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled hours, including overtime as needed

• Willingness to take direction and grow into additional responsibilities, including equipment operation

• SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES - This position is designated as safety-sensitive; any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana) and background check, in accordance with applicable laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a transfer station, landfill, or industrial environment
• Previous exposure to heavy equipment, such as loaders or skid steers
• Experience working in safety‑sensitive environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in fast‑paced settings
• Familiarity with equipment inspections and basic maintenance reporting

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".

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.