Portables Laborer
Company: Lakeshore Recycling Systems
Role summary
Portables Laborer is a role at Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Cortland, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Portables Laborer
- Company
- Lakeshore Recycling Systems
- Location
- Cortland, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
You’ll be working with a solid team at Lakeshore Recycling Systems to keep equipment clean and organized, which is a great way to get your foot in the door with a growing company. It’s a hands-on, full-time role that doesn't require a degree, making it a perfect fit if you enjoy active work and a reliable schedule.
Job description
The Portables Laborer is responsible for following company procedure to maintain portable restrooms through inspecting, washing, and repairing. You will wash out equipment daily, test equipment in yard, know how to water up, dump truck, and fuel up etc. As a Laborer you are required to know how to operate a motor vehicle and be able to haul trailers. You must further have some mechanical knowledge in order to uncover equipment/maintenance issues to ensure equipment is running properly.
Reports To
Operations Manager
Perform pre- and post- washout & maintenance procedures; keep restroom trailers clean and free of trash and debris.
Maintain equipment and follow preventative maintenance procedures.
Communicate with Portables Manager, record and track maintenance procedures.
Keep track of inventory.
Complete work assignments in a safe and efficient manner to avoid damage and accidents whenever possible.
Communicate professionally with drivers.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
Must not have any DUI’s or OVI’s within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
Must successfully complete pre-employment physical testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs signals, and safety training.
Mechanical background preferred.
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Enter and exit commercial vehicle regularly throughout the day.
Comfortability working outside.
Flexible in shift changes as season progresses.
Exposure to extreme weather conditions
Exposure to high traffic conditions in yard