Landfill Litter Collector

City of Midland • Tx, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs litter collection and routine maintenance at the landfill site and roadways. Help maintain a clean and safe facility by collecting and disposing of litter and debris. Assists with overgrown weed/grass and vegetation removal/trimming from monitor wells, culverts, ditches etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license required
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees in the work group
• Will also work with equipment and vehicle operators to obtain information
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and the general public
• Effectively follow work orders
• Demonstrate customer service principals, standard safety standards and principles
• Proper use of basic tools and equipment
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for prolonged periods often under adverse weather conditions
• Communicate effectively verbally
• Operate, service, check, load equipment

Responsibilities

• Collect and remove windblown litter, debris and refuse from the landfill sites and roadways, maintain proper disposal
• Operate basic tools such as litter grabbers, brooms, shovels, racks, mowers, weed eaters, blowers
• Follow all safety procedures when performing all tasks, use of PPE
• Work independently or as part of a cleanup crew
• Clean storm drains, ditches, slopes, collect litter, mow, trim, and perform landscaping work using a variety of both motorized (weed eater, blowers, mowers) and hand tools (shovels, brooms, racks etc.)
• May clean landfill buildings and facilities as needed
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED