Shop Laborer
Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a Shop Laborer to join our team in Castaic, CA !
The schedule will be Monday-Friday 5 : 30am-4 : 30pm, plus some required half day Saturdays and overtime. Starting pay will range from $20 - $30 per hour depending on experience.
Responsibilities Include :
- Follow safety procedures as set out by Waste Connections Inc.
- Wash / blow out machines during scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Assist with daily preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Move and assist in the set up of fans, air compressors, light towers as needed.
- Diagnose, repair, perform daily inspections and, scheduled PMs on misting systems and fans.
- Drive the lube truck, perform the daily PM tasks, and take on a back- up lube tech role.
- Receive filter / parts orders, place parts in the proper storage shelves. Help with inventory control.
- Clean wash pad after every use.
- Keep shop clean, empty trash, sweep floors, and deep clean work areas as needed.
- Keep tire storage area clean, organized.
- Follow lock out tag out procedures at all times.
- Assist mechanics with other tasks as needed.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort :
- Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
- Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
- The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and / or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.
Noise level is usually moderate.
Requirements :
- At least 1 year of work experience. Preferably in a facility maintenance / mechanic type role
- The ability to stand outside throughout the shift
- Ability and will to work in all weather conditions
- Must pass drug screen and pre-employment background check
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including : medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".