Maintenance Worker

Join Our Team and Start a Union Career

If you are flexible, dependable, and safety-minded, with a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and a willingness to learn and contribute to a team-focused environment, we welcome you to apply.

As a Teamsters Union shop, RDS offers competitive wages and strong benefits that support employees and their families.

Whether you are bringing related experience or are ready to learn on the job, RDS will train you for success. This entry-level role is the first step on a real career path: Maintenance Worker, then potentially Yard Worker, Tarper, Compactor Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, and possible leadership. RDS promotes from within and cross-trains staff for higher classifications and pay — and with raises tied to both your work anniversary and our annual Teamsters contract increase, most new employees see up to four separate pay increases in just their first two years.

RDS is a family-owned company proudly serving our community since 1996. Our mission is to provide friendly, sustainable recycling and disposal of solid waste with the highest quality customer service for our community.

We work together with integrity, kindness, and safety in mind — creating a workplace where employees can feel stable, supported, and effective both at work and at home. Many of our team members have built long-term careers here, with several reaching 20- and even 30-year milestones.

To learn more about our company and services, visit rdsdisposal.com.

About the Role

Everything we do at RDS is guided by four priorities: Safety, Customer Service, Efficiency, and a Supportive and Accountable Work Environment. As a Maintenance Worker, you will help us live out those priorities every day, with the opportunity to grow into higher-level responsibilities as business needs allow. Skills involving customer service, mechanical aptitude, flagging/spotting, and heavy equipment operation, for example, can help as you move up the classification ladder.

Full-time applicants preferred. RDS operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day.

Maintenance Worker duties may include:

• Facility opening/closing and general upkeep
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Cleaning equipment, work areas, and outdoor areas
• Basic mechanical support

Why Work at RDS

Teamsters Union Benefits (once requirements are met):

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision , and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Teamsters Union Pension Trust (RDS currently contributes $7.45/hour)
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement (RDS matches up to 3% of gross wage)
• Scheduled annual pay increases as per current Teamsters contract
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, personal leave, bereavement, and jury duty
• Overtime pay for working on a holiday, in addition to holiday pay

What We're Looking For

• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Friendly, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical & Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working at heights and climbing ladders
• Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings (vehicles, people, equipment)
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications (but not required) — applicants with the following may be given preference:

• Related work or customer service experience
• First Aid/CPR certification

Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be subject to post-offer employment screenings, which may include a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, verification of qualifications, and other lawful screenings, as applicable to the position. RDS will evaluate information obtained through such screenings as permitted by applicable law.

RDS has a company-wide drug and alcohol control policy. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from work?
• RDS is open from 7 AM-6 PM every day, including weekends. Are there any days of the week or times of the day you are unable or unwilling to work?

Work Location: In person