UTILITY WORKER

City of Amarillo

146d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on our community’s waste management efforts? We are currently seeking a dedicated and hard worker to join the City of Amarillo Solid Waste Disposal Department Landfill team. As a General Laborer, you will play a vital role in maintaining and operating our landfill facility, ensuring efficient ground maintenance, stormwater control management, litter control, and dust suppression.

Requirements

Ability to operate basic had tools, such as drills, saws, socket sets.
Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, lift 50lbs
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems .
strong verbal and written communication skill

Responsibilities

Maintain, operate, plan, and set up two diesel-powered 6-inch pumps used for surface water management.
Operate the water truck to effectively suppress dust on landfill roads, ensuring a safe and clean environment.
Manage ground maintenance and stormwater control in compliance with TNRCC and SWP3 regulations, ensuring environmental standards are met.
Picking up waste and debris on site, entrance road, and the neighboring properties.
Directing traffic in a high paced environment, keeping residents and fellow employees safe.
Perform manual labor when necessary to assist in various tasks and duties assigned.
General Cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping stalking supplies and disinfecting the break room, supply closet and shop.
Carry out other job-related duties as assigned, showcasing your flexibility and willingness to contribute to the team’s success.
Picking up supplies from the warehouse
Run equipment such as the backhoe, tractor for mowing, operating a large magnet.
Run a variety of hand tools, drills, saws