Landfill Equipment Operator: Dozers, Loaders & Scrapers

Eddy County, New Mexico; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddy County, New Mexico is hiring a Landfill Operator at the Sandpoint Landfill east of Carlsbad. Starting pay is $21.00 to $23.18 per hour, depending on experience.

The role involves operating and maintaining compactors, loaders, dozers, and scrapers, hauling and placing materials, completing pre-trip inspections, and handling daily paperwork. The position is safety sensitive with random drug screening and may require irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operation of hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform daily maintenance checklists and inspections.
• Willingness to work in a crew environment and follow directions.
• Subject to random drug screening as a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain landfill equipment and related tools.
• Haul and place materials using listed equipment.
• Complete daily equipment checklists and inspections.
• Handle daily paperwork and reporting as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper operation of assigned equipment.

Tools

Trash compactors

Front end loaders

Dozers

Scrapers

Job description

Eddy County, New Mexico is hiring a Landfill Operator at the Sandpoint Landfill east of Carlsbad. Starting pay is $21.00 to $23.18 per hour, depending on experience.

The role involves operating and maintaining compactors, loaders, dozers, and scrapers, hauling and placing materials, completing pre-trip inspections, and handling daily paperwork. The position is safety sensitive with random drug screening and may require irregular hours.