Night Shift Laborer

Recovery One, a Waste Connections company, seeks a Night Shift Tarper / Small Equipment Operator to support the safe and efficient movement of construction and demolition (C&D) materials at Recovery 1. This hands-on role includes tarping and securing loads, assisting customers and drivers, operating small equipment, and performing general site labor. This is an active position in a fast-paced, high-volume industrial recycling environment. **Schedule:** Monday through Friday, 4:30 pm to 3:00 am **Pay:** $22-24 an hour + $1.00/HR night shift differential **Key Responsibilities:** **Tarper Duties:** * Secure and tarp loads according to site and safety standards. * Inspect incoming and outgoing loads and alert leadership to hazards or issues. * Provide assistance to drivers with proper load preparation. **Small Equipment Operation:** * Operate small equipment (e.g., skid steers, forklifts, yard goats) to move materials safely and efficiently. * Support material flow throughout the site. * Maintain communication with tip floor staff and heavy equipment operators. **General Labor & Support:** * Assist with debris cleanup and maintaining safe pedestrian pathways. * Support tip floor traffic flow during peak volumes. * Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and hazard-reporting procedures. **Environment / Working Conditions:** Recovery 1 processes high volumes of construction and demolition materials. Employees should expect: * Exposure to dust, debris, mud, and varying site conditions. * Indoor/outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and wind. * Active wildlife and pest presence, which is common in open-air recycling and C&D environments. * High-traffic areas with frequent movement of customers, trucks, and heavy equipment. * Constant walking, standing, climbing, and lifting throughout the shift. * Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility gear, gloves, etc.) at all times. **Minimum Requirements:** * Ability to lift 50–75 lbs unassisted. * Ability to work safely around heavy equipment in a high-activity environment. * Reliable attendance and the ability to work the scheduled day shift. * Willingness to learn and operate small equipment (training provided). * Valid driver's license and clean driving record. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Prior experience in recycling, C&D, warehouse, or construction environments. * Experience operating small equipment (forklift, skid steer, or similar). * Strong communication skills and teamwork approach. * Familiarity with daily equipment inspections and reporting maintenance issues promptly 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/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.