Landfill Grounds Lead & Maintenance Specialist

City of Midland, Texas; Garden City (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas is seeking a Landfill Maintenance Worker to maintain buildings and grounds, operate tractors and mowers, and lead tasks with contract labor or City personnel. The role requires a Texas driver’s license and the ability to complete a waste screening course within one year.

Responsibilities include litter pickup, fencing maintenance, vegetation mowing, equipment upkeep, marker/sign maintenance, and safe operation around the landfill.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and follow local, state, and federal regulations related to waste disposal.
• Experience with maintenance of buildings and grounds preferred.
• Must have valid Texas driver’s license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds at the landfill using tractors, mowers, and hand tools.
• Pick up litter inside the landfill perimeter and surrounding properties/roads.
• Maintain fencing, repair as needed, and mow excess vegetation along perimeter and monitoring stations.
• Keep all equipment in good working order and log inspections; report issues to supervisor.
• Paint, repair, or install landfill grid markers, signs, and regulatory markers.
• Monitor incoming vehicles; direct citizens as needed.
• Clean landfill buildings and facilities; perform related duties as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Reading regulations

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

City of Midland, Texas is seeking a Landfill Maintenance Worker to maintain buildings and grounds, operate tractors and mowers, and lead tasks with contract labor or City personnel. The role requires a Texas driver’s license and the ability to complete a waste screening course within one year.

Responsibilities include litter pickup, fencing maintenance, vegetation mowing, equipment upkeep, marker/sign maintenance, and safe operation around the landfill.