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 least1 year of work experience. Preferably in a facility maintenance / mechanic type role
• The ability tostand outsidethroughout 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 www.wasteconnections.com . 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".

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

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.