Landfill Attendant - Hourly

St Mary's County Government; California (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Government seeks a dedicated worker to assist residents with waste removal procedures and to enforce county regulations.

Responsibilities include overseeing the landfill dumping area, enforcing proper waste and recycling rules, and opening/closing the transfer station as directed. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Maryland driver’s license (CDL preferred), and ability to operate vehicles and equipment while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maryland driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• Equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience acceptable.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and various equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating equipment and ensuring public safety.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dumping area at the County landfill.
• Enforce rules and regulations of proper waste removal and disposal, including recycling.
• Open and close the transfer station as directed.
• Issue permits to residents.
• Make accurate vehicle and bin counts.
• Check oil and antifreeze levels of assigned vehicles.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the drop-off and work areas.
• Pack waste into proper compactors.
• Fill out daily count sheets and prepare other reports as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Material differentiation

Vehicle operation

Safety regulations

Machinery maintenance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland CDL preferred

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Assists St. Mary’s County citizens in proper waste removal and disposal procedures in accordance with established regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

1. Oversees the dumping area at the County landfill;
2. Enforces rules and regulations of proper waste removal and disposal, including recycling;
3. Opens and closes the transfer station as directed;
4. Issues permits to St. Mary’s County residents;
5. Makes accurate vehicle and bin counts;
6. Checks oil and anti-freeze levels of assigned vehicles;
7. Ensures the cleanliness of the drop-off and work areas;
8. Packs waste into proper compactors;
9. Fills out daily count sheets and prepares other reports as directed;
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
2. Knowledge of St. Mary’s County rules and regulations regarding waste removal and disposal;
3. Ability to differentiate between waste products and recyclable materials;
4. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various equipment;
5. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating equipment as well as for ensuring public safety;
6. Basic knowledge of machinery and vehicle maintenance;
7. Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff and members of the public.

1. High school diploma or G.E.D.;
2. Valid Maryland Drivers license, Commercial Driver’s License preferred;
3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must pass pre-employment physical;
2. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
3. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work requires light physical effort in the handling of light materials and equipment in non-strenuous work positions up to 30 pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 60%+ of the time.

Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around various machines. Employees may be required to use protective gear such as boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions.