Laborer Grounds Keeper

Job Description **Join Our Team at Heart of Florida Landfill – Grounds Keeper** 📍 Location: Lake Panasoffkee, Florida 💰 Pay: $18–$20 DOE | 50–55 hours per week with overtime opportunities **Why This Role Matters** Looking for more than just a job? At Waste Connections, we offer a long-term career path in a stable, year-round industry. Start as a Grounds Keeper and gain hands-on experience that can lead to tipper operation, traffic control responsibilities, heavy equipment operation, and leadership roles. We invest in training and development because your growth is our success. **What You’ll Do** * Maintain site cleanliness and safety through general labor and groundskeeping tasks * Perform landscaping, mowing, trimming, and debris control * Walk slopes and collect litter to keep the landfill in top condition * Work outdoors in all weather conditions * Support traffic control, guiding trucks safely through active work zones * Operate or assist with tippers used for unloading trailers (training provided) * Collaborate with equipment operators and site leadership to ensure smooth daily operations **What We’re Looking For** * Valid driver’s license * Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on uneven terrain * Basic math and computer skills * Dependable, safety-focused, and eager to learn new equipment and skills * Comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced, physical environment **What You’ll Get** * Competitive Pay + Overtime * Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k) with Company Match * Career Growth Opportunities: Grounds Keeper → Tipper Operator → Heavy Equipment Operator → Leadership * Training Provided – No experience? No problem. * A stable, year-round industry with a strong team culture ### Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.