Landfill Operator

City of Waco•Waco, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Waco seeks a reliable candidate capable of supporting landfill, transfer station, and recycling center operations and maintenance activities for the Solid Waste Department. This role involves performing a variety of customer service and maintenance functions, operating vehicles and equipment safely, collecting and sorting recyclables, maintaining grounds and facilities, monitoring workflow, collecting yard waste and special items, and assisting with litter control. The position also requires maintaining positive customer relations, ensuring compliance with the Site Operating Permit for all SWD landfill operations, and operating/maintaining heavy equipment.

Requirements

Valid Texas Driver's License
6 months of specialty vehicle operations experience

Nice To Haves

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

Supports landfill, transfer station, and recycling center operations and maintenance activities.
Performs landfill and transfer station operations and maintenance functions.
Performs a variety of customer service and maintenance functions at the City landfill and recycling center.
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations.
Collects and sorts recycle materials.
Cleans and maintains grounds, facilities, and equipment.
Monitors workflow and material disposition.
Collects yard waste and special items.
Assists with litter control assignments.
Maintains positive customer relations by providing prompt and courteous service to the public with SWD questions, complaints and requests for services and information.
Performs duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies.
Ensures all SWD landfill operations comply with the Site Operating Permit for each permitted facility.
Operates and maintains heavy equipment.