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Landfill Laborer

Waste Connections

Landfill Laborer

full-timePosted: Aug 13, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 20264100-Cold Canyon Landfill

Job Description

Cold Canyon Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a laborer to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA!Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!The typical schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 7:45am. Shifts are 8-10 hours per day. Must also be willing to work 8 hours every third Saturday of the month as overtime.Starting hourly rate will be $18 per hour. After 6 months of employment, there is potential for a $2.00/hour wage increase. The pay range for this job category is $18 - $22/hourPosition Responsibilities:Spotting trucks / Traffic controlCleaning equipmentPicking up litterGeneral site cleanup / LandscapingWork in scale house - communicating with drivers, cash handling, data entryDriving employees to their work stationsPerforming other assigned duties at the landfill Requirements:At least 2 years of work experience. Preferably in a labor type position.Computer skills required.The ability to continually lift up to 75lbs repeatedly throughout an 8 hr shift.Experience operating equipment is a plusAbility to work in all weather conditions throughout entire shiftMechanical ability a plus.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.

Locations

  • 4100-Cold Canyon Landfill

Salary

18 - 22 USD / yearly

Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of work experience. Preferably in a labor type position. (experience, 2 years)
  • Computer skills required. (experience)
  • The ability to continually lift up to 75lbs repeatedly throughout an 8 hr shift. (experience)
  • Experience operating equipment is a plus (experience)
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions throughout entire shift (experience)
  • Mechanical ability a plus. (experience)
  • 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. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Spotting trucks / Traffic control
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Picking up litter
  • General site cleanup / Landscaping
  • Work in scale house - communicating with drivers, cash handling, data entry
  • Driving employees to their work stations
  • Performing other assigned duties at the landfill

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