Position Summary VONCO is looking for a full-time, dedicated laborer at our Landfill in Becker, MN. The Laborer performs tasks involving physical labor, basic cleanup and maintenance, and operation of light equipment. In addition, this position picks and screens unacceptable waste and recyclables, helps direct landfill traffic flow, and helps with baling of cardboard, plastics, and aluminum for recycling. Also aids with lawn care, grounds maintenance, and snow removal as needed. This is a non-union position. Full Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Limited Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child), ID Theft Protection, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance for Employee/Spouse/Child; Short & Long-Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program Holiday and Vacation Pay Essential Duties and Responsibilities Screen loads for unacceptable waste and valuable recyclables. Directs landfill traffic to ensure safe delivery of waste into the landfill. Bales cardboard, plastic, aluminum. Performs lawn care maintenance activities and general grounds maintenance. Picks up windblown debris/litter generated from facility operations. May assist in the operation of the weigh scale. Takes customer payments. 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 the Landfill or adversely affect Company operations. Other projects or duties as assigned by management. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 preferred but not required. Other Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Position requires 8 to12-hour workdays (Mon-Fri). Occassional weekends as needed. This is a non-union position. 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 to sit, 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 are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Never settle, dig deeper. 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. About Us Veit is one of the country s leading specialty contractors, with over 90 years of experience and the best people in the industry. 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. Recommended Skills Cpr Communication Decision Making First Aid And Preparedness Leadership Maintenance
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