General Laborer

Build a Career with Waste Connections Hidden Valley Transfer Station, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a dependable, safety-minded General Laborer to join our team in Puyallup, WA. Starting Pay: $22.00-$23.50/hour Full-Time Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday | 7:30 AM-6:00 PM with opportunities for overtime. This hands-on outdoor position plays an important role in keeping our facility operating safely and efficiently. You'll assist customers, direct traffic, keep the site clean, and help ensure a positive experience for everyone who visits our facility. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping people, and wants stable, long-term employment with opportunities for growth. Why Join Our Team? Starting pay of $22.00-$23.50 per hour Consistent 4-day workweek Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for Advancement and Internal Promotion Stable, year-round employment with an industry leader Safety-focused work environment What You'll Do Direct customer and commercial vehicle traffic throughout the facility Greet and assist customers in a professional and friendly manner Answer questions regarding site operations and disposal areas Maintain safe traffic flow within the transfer station Pick up litter and perform general site cleanup Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility Identify and report safety concerns Operate company vehicles as authorized Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards Perform other duties as assigned What Makes Someone Successful in This Role? Our most successful employees: Have strong attendance and reliability Enjoy working outdoors and staying active Take safety seriously Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers Work well independently and as part of a team Take pride in maintaining a clean and safe workplace Are interested in building a long-term career, not just finding their next job Is This Position Right for You? This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy active, outdoor work and interacting with people throughout the day. You may be a great fit if you have experience in: General Labor Construction Landscaping Grounds Maintenance Manufacturing Warehouse Operations Yard Attendant Positions Site Operations Traffic Control Public Works Delivery Driving Equipment Operations No waste industry experience is required. We will train motivated candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to safety. Physical Requirements & Work Environment This is an active outdoor position that requires employees to: Stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10-hour shifts Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, wind, and dust Frequently bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, and reach Lift and carry up to 50 pounds Work safely around moving vehicles and heavy equipment Maintain awareness of surroundings in a busy operational environment This position may not be the right fit for individuals seeking remote work, indoor work environments, or seasonal employment. Qualifications Valid driver's license required Good driving record required Ability to safely operate company vehicles Strong customer service and communication skills Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position High School Diploma or GED preferred Safety-Sensitive Position This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete: Pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana Criminal background check Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review 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, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future." A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. Youll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LETS REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, youll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.