Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

City of Waco•Waco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and heavy manual labor tasks associated with landfill, transfer station, or recycling center disposal operations. This role involves litter collection, landscape, and landfill and transfer station maintenance, as well as constructing and repairing litter fences. The position also includes directing customers, assisting mechanics, maintaining tools, operating light equipment, and coordinating temporary laborers. A key responsibility is processing and managing special waste materials, including preparing electronics for transport and treating paint materials for disposal. The role requires responding after hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies.

Requirements

Valid Texas Driver's License
1 year of experience in laborer work

Nice To Haves

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

Performs litter collection, landscape, and landfill and transfer station maintenance.
Constructs, repairs, and installs litter fences at landfills and transfer stations.
Directs customers to appropriate locations within the landfill, transfer station, or Cobbs Recycling Center for waste disposal and explains procedures and regulations.
Assists mechanics with a variety of basic tasks as required.
Cleans, maintains, and accounts for basic tools.
Operates light trucks and equipment (Mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and sprayers).
Obtains daily fuel tank readings.
Coordinates temporary laborers in the collection of litter from the site.
Maintains a clean and safe work area while helping process recyclables, electronics, and other materials.
Processes and manages special waste materials at Cobbs Recycling Center, including preparing electronics for transport and treating paint materials to meet landfill disposal requirements.
Will be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.