Landfill Technician

Salary: $44,848.00 - $55,162.00 Annually
Location : 280 Landfill Rd., Winchester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00718
Department: REFUSE DISPOSAL
Opening Date: 06/11/2026

Description
Join our team and play an important role in keeping our landfill operations safe, efficient, and running smoothly! This hands-on position operates heavy equipment, assists with waste inspections, and helps direct traffic across the site. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and being part of a hardworking team that keeps the community moving, this is a great opportunity to build your skills in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Do:

As a Landfill Technician, you will:

• Operates, with some supervision, all landfill equipment, including front-end loader, backhoe, bulldozer, trash compactor, dump truck, and any other related equipment
• Completes daily maintenance checks and prepares required documentation.
• Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Directs traffic or serves as a spotter at the landfill.
• Assists with waste inspections.
• Assists with mulching and tire shredding operations.
• May be required to work non-routine hours for snow removal or other emergencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in the operation of motorized equipment.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and have held it for at least 2 years
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the safe operation and basic maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment, including applicable traffic laws, safety practices, and solid waste operations.
• Ability to identify hazards, perform minor equipment adjustments and repairs, follow oral and written instructions, and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires physical effort working almost exclusively with moving and lifting items up to 50 pounds for an extended period, and walking and standing for extended periods of time, talking, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and gripping. Position requires being on call for emergencies and non-business hours, and working flexible schedules - including holidays and weekends

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Indoor and outdoor work is conducted in variable weather conditions - including extreme heat/cold. Exposed to high or low temperatures, humid conditions, and other unfavorable weather conditions throughout the year.
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There are a wide variety of benefits available to Frederick County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability plans, flexible spending account for health care, dependent care assistance program, an employee assistance program and a deferred compensation program.

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