DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Amarillo; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is hiring a Disposal Equipment Operator to manage heavy equipment at the landfill. You will compact refuse, cover with fill dirt, operate multiple machines, and perform routine maintenance. This full-time role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $18.00/hour with potential for license attainment and ongoing training. This position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork in a weather‑essential environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must obtain Texas Class C Driver’s License and a Class C Solid Waste License.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to compact refuse and cover with fill dirt.
• Fuels and repairs equipment during daily inspections.
• Spotting incoming trucks and vehicles at landfill dumping site as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping and ensures equipment is clean.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Verbal & written communication

Maintenance checks

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Tools

Texas Class C Driver’s License

Solid Waste License (Class C)

Job description

## DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORApply: Solid Waste Disposal (Landfill): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 6, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR3254* Job Posting Title DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR* Job Description Job Description **Starting Pay Rate:** $18.00/hour **Summary** Under supervision of the Landfill Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating heavy equipment to compact refuse and cover with fill dirt daily at the landfill. Duties include digging new landfill pits and various earthmoving tasks necessary for refuse disposal, cleaning, performing maintenance checks on equipment and repairing minor problems daily. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, and overtime as needed by the department. This position is considered weather essential personnel. **Essential Responsibilities** + Operates perform daily maintenance checks on trash compactor, dump trucks, water trucks, elevating scraper, backhoe, road grader, water truck and bulldozer, as needed. + Fuels and repairs equipment when minor problems are observed during daily inspections. + Assists with spotting incoming trucks and vehicles at landfill dumping site, when needed. + Fills in on any position or shift as required. + Keeps all heavy equipment clean inside and out. + Abides by all SWP3 and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations. + Picking up trash around the landfill site and entrance roads + General housekeeping duties, sweeping, mopping and keeping the office space free and clear of any debris. **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** + Ability to operate trash compactor, 23 yd. elevating scraper, road grader, water truck, semi-tractor and trailer, backhoe, front end-loader, mechanical tools, power washer and hand tools. + Strong verbal and written communication skill. + Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. **Required Qualifications** Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment. Must be able to obtain a Class C Solid Waste License on Sanitary Landfill operation and attend a waste screening class within two (2) years of employment. Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License is required.The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.