Waste Management Laborer

General Definition:

• Assists with waste and manure collection.

Essential Job Functions:

• Immediately reports problems with tools, equipment, or work assignment directly to the supervisor or lead.
• Participates in meetings, training and other company-related activities as scheduled.
• Seeks out the assistance of a supervisor to address questions and concerns.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures in accordance with company standards.
• Follows all company policies and procedures, including departmental policies and TX Racing Commission rules.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by reporting senior.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED; and 1 years related experience and/or training; or combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to operate motorized a golf cart or gator.
• Must be familiar with working around heavy equipment and trucking operations
• Must be able to follow instruction
• Must be able to use hand tools
• Must be capable of reviewing and approving hoisting and rigging plans as required
• Preferred familiarity with intermodal container maintenance
• Preferred familiarity with compliance issues related to Waste Acceptance Criteria
• Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents material if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively.
• Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with chemical hazards.

Training and Experience:

• 1 year work related experience and/or training; or combination.

Licenses/Certifications/Other: 

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)
• Class C driver license

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strength:
  • Medium to Heavy workload
  • Stand, sit and walk consistently
  • Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 100lbs
• Movement:
  • Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
  • Will use office equipment
  • Driving motor vehicles as needed
• Auditory:
  • Frequently speak and articulate
  • Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to weather and extreme elements
  • Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses