Landfill Seasonal

City of Alliance Nebraska•Alliance, NE

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a hands-on job where you can stay active, work outdoors, and play an important role in keeping the community clean and safe? As a Seasonal Landfill Worker, you’ll assist with the daily operations of the City landfill and help ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained facility. In this role, you’ll support full-time landfill staff by directing customers to proper disposal areas, maintaining cleanliness around the site, performing general grounds maintenance, and assisting with waste management operations. Duties may include litter control, compacting and covering refuse, operating basic equipment, maintaining signs and barriers, and monitoring landfill areas for safety and compliance. You’ll work outdoors in all types of weather and be part of a team that takes pride in environmental responsibility and public service. This position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on landfill hours and operational needs. Every day brings something different—and your work helps protect both the environment and the community.

Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older
Be comfortable working around heavy equipment, waste materials, and public traffic
Be able to perform physical labor such as lifting, raking, shoveling, bending, and standing for extended periods
Be attentive to safety procedures and willing to follow landfill rules and regulations
Be able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment
Communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, and the public
Valid state driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in landfill or grounds maintenance operations
Ability and willingness to safely operate hand tools, small equipment, and City vehicles
Awareness of workplace safety practices and first aid principles
CDL preferred, but not required