Litter Collector

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 TMRS retirement plan

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas is seeking a motivated Crew Member to perform litter collection and routine maintenance at the landfill site and roadways. You will assist with weed/grass removal and monitor wells, culverts, ditches, and related areas.

The role is outdoors and requires adherence to safety protocols. The position involves manual labor in varying weather, operating basic tools, and coordinating with multiple departments to maintain a clean, safe facility.

Qualifications

• Customer service principles and safety practices.
• Standard safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Use of basic hand tools and power tools.
• Perform manual tasks for extended periods in varying weather.
• Communicate effectively and operate/inspect equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and remove litter, debris from streets, sidewalks, and public grounds.
• Operate litter grabbers, brooms, bags, carts, mowers and weed eaters.
• Follow safety procedures around traffic and in public areas.
• Work independently or in cleanup crews.
• Maintain proper litter disposal and bag counts.
• Coordinate with other divisions as needed.
• Clean storm drains and landscape the work area with tools.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Tool operation

Communication

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas Driver's License

Job description

Scope of Work

Performs litter collection and routine maintenance at the landfill site and roadways. Help maintain a clean and safe facility by collecting and disposing of litter and debris. Assists with overgrown weed/grass and vegetation removal/trimming from monitor wells, culverts, ditches etc.

Essential Job Duties

• Collect and remove litter, debris, and refuse from streets, sidewalks, trails, parking lots and public grounds
• Operate basic tools or equipment such as litter grabbers, brooms, bags, carts, mowers, weed eaters, blowers
• Follow safety procedures when working near traffic or in public areas
• Work independently or as part of a cleanup crew
• Maintain proper disposal and bag count of litter
• Work with other divisions and departments as needed
• Cleans storm drains, ditches, and catch basins; collects litter, mows, trims, and landscapes work area using weed eater, blower, chain saw., etc. and will use hand tools, such as shovels, brooms, and others.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand and transport self from site to site. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, kneeling, twisting, and climbing to collect litter and clean up roadways. Ability to perform task involving heavy manual labor. Primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to traffic, dust, odors, and potentially hazardous materials.

Required Contacts

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees in the work group. Will also work with equipment and vehicle operators to obtain information.

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills

• Customer service principals. Standard safety practice and procedures. Proper use of basic tools and equipment. Perform a variety of manual task for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions. Safely use several hand tools; work around pesticides and in landscapes. Communicate effectively verbally. Operate, service, check, and load equipment.

Minimum Education, Experience, And Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Texas Driver's License required.

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays