Landfill Operator

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary is $21.3408 hourly, depending on qualifications

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.

Required:

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

Preferred:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

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).

• 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; 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.