Landfill Lead Maintenance Specialist

City of Midland, TX•Midland, TX

58d

About The Position

Reporting to the Landfill Manager, this position will Maintain buildings and grounds at the landfill with the use of motorized equipment such as tractors, mowers, powered and non-powered hand tools. May work independently or as a lead worker as part of a crew consisting of either contracted laborers or City personnel.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret and understand local, state and federal regulations related to solid waste disposal.
Knowledge of the processes used in the collection and disposal of waste materials.
Ability to follow instructions and manuals for equipment operation and maintenance.
Skill in the use of various types of equipment and machinery such as hand and electrical power tools as well as simple shovels, brooms and rakes.
Ability to read operator's manuals and work orders.
High school or equivalent preferred plus a valid Texas driver's license required.
Must be able to successfully complete a waste screening course within one year of employment

Responsibilities

Primarily pick up litter inside landfill perimeter, pick up litter at surrounding private properties and roadways. May use both motorized and non-motorized equipment/methods.
Maintain fencing and make repairs as needed.
Mow excess vegetative growth on landfill perimeter, easements and monitoring stations.
Maintains all equipment in good working order and keep records of inspections. Reports any problems to the supervisor.
Paint and maintain/repair/install landfill grid marker system, signs, and regulatory markers.
Monitor vehicles as they enter the landfill and unload and leave the landfill. Gives direction to citizens.
Clean landfill buildings and facilities as needed.
Performs any other related duties as required.

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