About this role
Pierce County Refuse Lemay, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a safety-focused Laborer/Yard Hostler to support daily operations at our commercial transfer station in Lakewood, Washington.
This is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining safe traffic flow, moving trailers and containers throughout the yard, performing site cleanup , and supporting operational efficiency across the facility.
The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe workplace.
Range of Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Schedule: This position typically works Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 3:45 PM, with occasional Saturday work and regular overtime as business needs require.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and assist commercial truck traffic throughout the facility.
- Safely move, stage, and position trailers, containers, and equipment throughout the yard.
- Perform general labor duties including litter collection, sweeping, shoveling, and facility
- cleanup.
- Maintain traffic control and promote safe movement of vehicles and equipment.
- Conduct routine yard inspections and promptly report unsafe conditions.
- Assist equipment operators and operations personnel as needed.
- Support daily site operations, weather-related cleanup, and special projects.
- Operate equipment and vehicles in accordance with company policies and safety
- procedures, when qualified.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in labor, construction, warehouse, transportation, manufacturing,
- industrial, recycling, landfill, transfer station, or heavy equipment environments.
- Experience moving trailers, containers, or equipment in a yard environment.
- Hostler, yard spotter, equipment operator, or commercial driving experience.
- Experience working around trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently bend, squat, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive motions.
- Work around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, trailers, and active operations.
- Work in varying weather conditions including rain, wind, heat, cold, dust, and noise.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to safely perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to safety and situational awareness .
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Effective communication skills.
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive. If offered the position, candidates must be able to pass and meet all pre-employment requirements, including a drug screening consistent with company policy and applicable law, a background check, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
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".
A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/whywaste-connections
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.