General Laborer (Gig Harbor, WA)

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: ThursdayMonday, 9:00 AM5:00 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. 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.