Landfill Lead Maintenance Specialist

City of Midland; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland seeks a reliable worker to maintain landfill buildings and grounds, operating tractors, mowers, and various hand tools. The role may involve leading a crew of City personnel or contracted laborers and requires strict adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

You will be responsible for litter pickup, fencing upkeep, vegetation control, equipment maintenance records, and marker installation.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Must complete a waste screening course within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Pick up litter inside landfill perimeter and around properties and roadways using motorized and non-motorized methods.
• Maintain fencing and perform repairs as needed.
• Mow vegetation along landfill perimeter, easements, and monitoring stations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Regulatory compliance understanding

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Motorized equipment operation

Job description

Reporting to the Landfill Manager, this position will Maintain buildings and grounds at the landfill with the use of motorized equipment such as tractors, mowers, powered and non-powered hand tools. May work independently or as a lead worker as part of a crew consisting of either contracted laborers or City personnel.

Budgetary Responsibilities:

None

• Primarily pick up litter inside landfill perimeter, pick up litter at surrounding private properties and roadways. May use both motorized and non-motorized equipment/methods.
• Maintain fencing and make repairs as needed.
• Mow excess vegetative growth on landfill perimeter, easements and monitoring stations.
• Maintains all equipment in good working order and keep records of inspections. Reports any problems to the supervisor.
• Paint and maintain/repair/install landfill grid marker system, signs, and regulatory markers.
• Monitor vehicles as they enter the landfill and unload and leave the landfill. Gives direction to citizens.
• Clean landfill buildings and facilities as needed.
• Performs any other related duties as required.

Required Contacts

Ability to effectively communicate with employees and the general public. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while operating equipment or completing projects. Ability to sit, climb, bend and lift materials in excess of 50lbs. May be exposed to potentially hazardous fumes, dangerous wildlife, odors, mechanical and chemical hazards while completing tasks.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Ability to read, interpret and understand local, state and federal regulations related to solid waste disposal. Knowledge of the processes used in the collection and disposal of waste materials. Ability to follow instructions and manuals for equipment operation and maintenance. Skill in the use of various types of equipment and machinery such as hand and electrical power tools as well as simple shovels, brooms and rakes. Ability to read operator’s manuals and work orders.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification

High school or equivalent preferred plus a valid Texas driver’s license required. Must be able to successfully complete a waste screening course within one year of employment.