Utility Worker

Utility Worker

Location: Lansing, MI.

Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly

Shift: M – F 6:30am – 5:00pm (occasional Saturday's)

About Granger Waste Services

Working at Granger Waste Services isn't just a career--it's a calling. Guided by the Golden Rule, we're committed to caring for our customers, our communities and each other. If you're ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Consistent day‑shift schedule with steady, local work
• Consistent application of the highest safety practices
• Generous 401(k) contribution when eligible
• Medical, dental, vision, life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Boot voucher
• Paid time off
• Free trash service (in our area)
• Access to free financial and emotional health support

What You'll Do

Landfill Operations and Grounds Maintenance

• Operate the following equipment, including conducting pre- and post-trip inspections and cleaning/maintaining as appropriate: water truck, off-road truck, loader, hydro-seeder and other equipment as necessary
• Visit identified locations and collect and record pump data using paper forms or other technology when available
• Walk the Granger grounds, including the landfill and the main public road, picking up loose trash
• Shovel dirt as needed in the landfill area
• Seed and lay erosion control materials in prepared areas.
• Shovel snow and apply ice melting material by hand and mechanical spreader.
• Assist crew in plastic pipe welding and placement in trenches.

Recycling Center

• Operate the following equipment, including conducting pre- and post-trip inspections and cleaning/maintaining as appropriate: forklift to weigh and stack bales and load semi-trailers, skid steer to manage materials, baler, conveyor belt and other equipment
• Operate roll-off truck to service Recycling Center and Disposal Center containers.
• Guide vehicles entering and exiting the Recycling Center
• Perform housekeeping duties in the building and outside areas
• Perform production duties, as directed, for the sorting and processing of recyclable materials, such as cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, tin and aluminum
• Perform quality control to remove potential contaminants for the smooth flow of recyclable products leading to the formation of bales
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One-year of related hydraulic equipment experience and/or training required

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