Landfill Operator

Job Description:

Landfill Operator

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $ 22.4025 hourly

The City of Waco Seeks

A reliable candidate capable of supporting landfill, transfer station and recycling center operations and maintenance activities, at the City of Waco landfill, transfer station and recycling center for the Solid Waste Department

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

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

Preferred:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, performs landfill and transfer station operations and maintenance functions at the City landfill, and recycling center for the Solid Waste Department (SWD).

Essential 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 and 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; delivers and removes SWD carts for residential and commercial accounts; 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. This includes but is not limited to personnel and training, equipment, operational procedures, detection and prevention of disposal of unauthorized wastes, fire protection, and recordkeeping.
• Operates and maintains heavy equipment.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

See Position Description