Shop Laborer

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is a modern, progressive recycling and resource recovery company with deep roots in local tradition and a clear vision of its contributions to our community's future. Recently Great Place to Work Certified, we value loyalty and recognize our employees' hard work, and our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program reflect this. If you are as passionate about sustainability as we are and want to join a team devoted to doing their best work, please apply!

Job Summary:
As a Shop Laborer, your responsibilities will include performing housekeeping duties in the offices, bathrooms, shop floors, and surrounding shop areas. This role demands a candidate who is safety-focused.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Clean and sanitize office and bathroom areas
• Clean shop interior and exterior areas
• Assist foremen in the organization and placement of shop tools and equipment
• Perform monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, ladders, and step stools
• Assist the parts department in picking up or delivering parts and supplies
• Inventory all chemicals needed for cleaning and sanitizing
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• You have ideally completed high school or equivalent
• You have the ability to communicate effectively with management and co-workers
• Being a team player is essential for this role, working closely with others

Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job in a safe and alert manner: frequent standing and walking, moving, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and proper utilization of PPE
• Availability to work different work schedules if needed; facilities operate from 3:00am – 12:00am
• Possible rotation to alternative work facilities as needed; Concord, Pittsburg, and Antioch
• Ability to work overtime as requested

Environmental and Hazardous Conditions:

• Potential chemical burns/irritations and respiratory injuries from improper handling of chemical products.
• Potential muscle strain, crush, pinch, cut, and ergonomic injury exposures.
• Potential exposure to fire, flying sparks and particulate debris, hot surfaces, and chemicals that can cause irritation.
• Exposure to pedestrian traffic, exhaust fumes, uneven surfaces, and moving equipment/vehicles at site.
• Risk of dropping objects on feet and potential electrocution when handling energized equipment.
• Potential for slips, trips, and falls and hazards associated with improperly handling materials causing strains.
• Intermittent exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Exposure to pressurized equipment and tires.
• Exposure to traffic risks on roadways when performing road calls including collisions with other vehicles and pedestrian traffic.

Highlighted Benefits:

• Exceptional benefits: after 60 days from hire, 100% employer-covered family health plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays: enjoy paid vacation time off, sick leave, and paid holidays throughout the year
• Pension and 401k
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access a wide range of confidential support services for you and your household members, including free counseling, legal, and financial sessions
• Union Represented: This is a full-time Union represented position

MDRR is an equal-opportunity employer. This job ad should not be considered a complete description of the position.