Landfill Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

Position Summary

This non-union position performs tasks involving physical labor, basic cleanup and maintenance, and operation of equipment at our Landfill in Becker, MN. In addition, this position picks and screens unacceptable waste and recyclables, helps direct landfill traffic flow, and helps with baling of cardboard for recycling. Also aids with lawn care, grounds maintenance, and snow removal as needed.

A Day in the Life

• Operates landfill equipment as necessary. Equipment includes but is not limited to dozer, compactor, water truck, skid steer, backhoe.

• Performs general maintenance on landfill equipment.

• Screens loads for unacceptable waste and valuable recyclables.

• Directs landfill traffic to ensure safe delivery of waste into the landfill.

• Screens and sorts load dumps in the transfer station building.

• Bales cardboard.

• Performs lawn care maintenance activities and general grounds maintenance.

• Picks up windblown debris/litter generated from facility operations.

• Provides backup assistance with operation of the weigh scale. Assists customers with transactions.

• Assists Landfill Manager with other facets of landfill operation as requested.

• Follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the Landfill Manager or Safety Director.

• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.

• Keep supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at Transfer Station or adversely affect Company operations.

• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Need

• Six to twelve months of construction or related experience.

• Basic knowledgeand ability to work withequipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work.

• Ability to view and abide by safety training video.Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines.

• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions and procedures.

• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.

• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills.

• Basic mathematic skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

• OSHA 10 is preferred but not required.

• First Aid/CPR is preferred but not required.

• Type III Landfill Certification is preferred but not required.

Other

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Often required tosit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Able to work extended hours (up to 12 per day) during peak periods.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those employees encountered while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, workingnear machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed tovariable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat.

Additional Job Description:

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, curedinplace pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.

• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.

• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY