Litter Collector

City of Midland, TX; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland, TX seeks a dedicated litter collector to maintain clean streets and public grounds. You will gather litter, debris, and refuse, operate basic tools, and help with vegetation removal from monitor wells and ditches.

The role involves outdoor work in seasonal conditions and coordination with multiple departments. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma and a valid Texas driver's license, can perform heavy manual tasks, and follow safety procedures while working near traffic and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operate basic tools.
• Capable of performing manual tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Collect and remove litter, debris, and refuse from streets and public areas.
• Operate basic tools and equipment such as litter grabbers, brooms, and bags.
• Maintain disposal counts and proper bagging for waste.
• Work independently or in cleanup crews and coordinate with other divisions.
• Clean storm drains and landscape work areas with hand tools as needed.
• Adhere to safety, traffic, and public-safety guidelines while performing duties.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Manual labor

Tool operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Texas Driver's License

Tools

Litter grabbers

Brooms

Carts

Mowers

Weed eaters

Blowers

Job description

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.

• 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.