Transfer Station Laborer (Lakewood, WA)

Pierce County Refuse Lemay, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a safety-focused Laborer/Yard Hostler to support daily operations at our commercial transfer station in Lakewood, Washington.

This is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining safe traffic flow, moving trailers and containers throughout the yard, performing site cleanup, and supporting operational efficiency across the facility.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

Range of Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule: This position typically works Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 3:45 PM, with occasional Saturday work and regular overtime as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and assist commercial truck traffic throughout the facility.

• Safely move, stage, and position trailers, containers, and equipment throughout the yard.

• Perform general labor duties including litter collection, sweeping, shoveling, and facility

• cleanup.

• Maintain traffic control and promote safe movement of vehicles and equipment.

• Conduct routine yard inspections and promptly report unsafe conditions.

• Assist equipment operators and operations personnel as needed.

• Support daily site operations, weather-related cleanup, and special projects.

• Operate equipment and vehicles in accordance with company policies and safety

• procedures, when qualified.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in labor, construction, warehouse, transportation, manufacturing,

• industrial, recycling, landfill, transfer station, or heavy equipment environments.

• Experience moving trailers, containers, or equipment in a yard environment.

• Hostler, yard spotter, equipment operator, or commercial driving experience.

• Experience working around trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive motions.

• Work around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, trailers, and active operations.

• Work in varying weather conditions including rain, wind, heat, cold, dust, and noise.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to safety and situational awareness.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Effective communication skills.

• This position is designated as safety-sensitive. If offered the position, candidates must be able to pass and meet all pre-employment requirements, including a drug screening consistent with company policy and applicable law, a background check, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

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/whywaste-connections

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.