Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Waste Connections General Laborer SLD Landfill (Punta Gorda FL) in Punta Gorda, Florida

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a General Laborer to join the team at our SLD Landfill in Punta Gorda, FL .

Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !

Ability to work Monday – Friday and some Saturdays, starting at around 6:30am. Approx. 40-45 hours a week, with overtime possibilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Perform general labor duties around the landfill including litter control.

  • Perform Maintenance around the site and facilities as needed including landscaping.

  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.

  • Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Requires extended physical work including heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 75 pounds. Moderate noise level.

  • Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.

  • Work environment consists of constant exposure to machinery and occasional dusty areas.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Ability to work Monday – Friday and some Saturdays, starting at around 6:30am. Approx. 40-45 hours a week, with overtime possibilities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive pay including a quarterly safety bonus!

  • Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

  • Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

  • VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

If you have questions or need help with your application feel free to call the Recruiter, Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681.

Apply today and 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.

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