Laborer - Martha's Vineyard

Harvey Waste & Recycling is looking for safety conscious Seasonal Laborers to join the team at our location in Vineyard Haven, MA. The laborer position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites.

• This position starts in May of 2024.
• Must be able to commute from New Bedford ferry leaving at 6:00am. (Ferry fees are company paid)
• Pay rate: $25.00 per hour.

Typical job duties include (but are not limited to):

• Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal.
• Directing the truck driver when backing
• Assisting with vehicle maintenance
• Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm
• Clean the packer blade and truck body
• Deliver positive customer service interactions
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• This is a very physical job working outside in all weather conditions

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass (i.e., testing negative on) a preemployment drug screening.

Why Join Us?

CULTURE It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.

INTEGRITY Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

RESPECT We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• New Bedford, MA 02740: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person