Description

About Us

Capital Waste Services is a locally owned waste and recycling company committed to safety, service, and operational excellence. Our team plays a critical role in keeping our communities clean, and we are proud to provide a stable work environment with opportunities for growth.

Position Summary

The Laborer supports daily operations by performing a variety of manual and physical tasks to assist operational, yard, and route activities. This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and clean operations and may support drivers, mechanics, and supervisors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general labor duties in support of daily operations
Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials or equipment
Maintain cleanliness and organization of yard, shop, and work areas
Perform basic equipment, container, or site cleanup as assigned
Assist drivers and operations staff as needed
Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times
Report safety concerns, equipment issues, or hazards immediately
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Ability to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor environment
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50–75 lbs with or without assistance
Reliable attendance and punctuality required
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
Valid driver’s license preferred (not required)
Prior experience in labor, construction, waste, or industrial work preferred, but not required

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Outdoor work in all weather conditions
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching
Exposure to noise, odors, and moving equipment
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay
Overtime opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with company match
Stable, full-time employment
Opportunity for advancement

Local Faces, Greener Places Capital Waste Services was founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 2015 with a goal to provide world-class service to our neighbors. Our customer base consists of 16,000 commercial and industrial customers and over 95,000 residential customers throughout our service footprint. While we're a fairly new company, our leadership team members are far from waste industry rookies. Their decades of experience have led to our company’s foundational belief - there’s a better way to do business and a better way to treat the businesses within our communities. We do not answer to Wall Street but rather we’re accountable to our guiding principles, employees, and customers. This approach has led to recognitions such as “TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020, 2021, 2023, & 2024” and “SCBIZ Roaring Twenties Award in 2020 & 2021.” At Capital Waste Services, we are passionate about our customers, and we have a singular focus to provide superior and dependable waste and recycling services.

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