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Utility Worker

The Washington Post
Washington, DC
$32K-$48K a year
Full-time
Part-time

Job Description

Tasks performed :

Place wastepaper in trash cart

Transport trash cart to compactor; dump trash cart in to compactor

Operate compactor

Some workers load skids of paper into trailers utilizing a forklift

Sweep pressroom and reel room floors

Sweep decks as needed

Scrub and mop pressroom and reel room floors

Dump and scrape 3.5 gallon buckets; place in bucket washer

Wash presses and walls to height within reach on a daily basis

Clean railings as needed

Clean around quiet room as needed

Pick up rags from rag cans and floors of the pressroom, reel room, quiet room, machine shop, locker room and decks. Place in drums and transport to loading dock, utilizing a hand truck.

Task performed twice per day.

Fill buckets with blanket wash and place on cart for each press (occasionally)

With assistance of co-worker, place 55 gallon drum of cleaning solvent on dolly, as needed

Use Putty knife to scrape the floor of the press unit arch; mop floor. Task performed once every two weeks

Operate the automated guided vehicle (AGV) to supply newsprint to presses during production runs

If press is not supplied with paper by the AGV, pushing to dollies weighing up to one ton (with assistance) is required

Physically moving partial rolls of newsprint which are on the floor

Removing cores (five to 25 pounds from press)

Handling bundles of newsprint (50 to 90 pounds)

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey :

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is :

32,000.00 - 48,000.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating.

That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom dozens of teams power The Washington Post . We are now hiring the next innovator how will you Impact Tomorrow ?

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30+ days ago
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