Landfill Site Attendant: Traffic and Waste Screening

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Match

FMLA

EAP

Fitness Center Access

Job summary

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX seeks a Landfill Attendant to screen incoming waste and support daily landfill operations. The role offers competitive pay and extensive benefits including 100% paid medical and dental, PTO, and retirement matching.

Responsibilities include weighing vehicles, assisting customers, and maintaining site safety and cleanliness. Background checks apply; pre‑employment drug test required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalency is required or preferred.
• No experience required.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in environmental science or a closely related field and experience in municipal functions.

Responsibilities

• Screen all waste material coming into the landfill to ensure acceptance criteria.
• Weigh vehicles and complete forms and reports.
• Provide customer assistance and answer questions regarding policies and procedures.
• Direct and control traffic to ensure smooth landfill operations.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalency

Preferred: 1 year in environmental science or related field and municipal functions experience

Job description

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX seeks a Landfill Attendant to screen incoming waste and support daily landfill operations. The role offers competitive pay and extensive benefits including 100% paid medical and dental, PTO, and retirement matching.

Responsibilities include weighing vehicles, assisting customers, and maintaining site safety and cleanliness. Background checks apply; pre‑employment drug test required.