Solid Waste Compactor Operator Full Time

Parish-of-Cadd; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Parish-of-Cadd is seeking a semi-skilled laborer in Shreveport, LA to manage solid waste collection and disposal at a parish compactor location or crew. The role involves assisting citizens, operating waste equipment, and performing routine maintenance on machinery.

Applicants should have some public-facing experience and a valid driver’s license if assigned to the main office and vehicle operations. The job requires physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work in various weather

Qualifications

• Some experience dealing with the public is preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license if assigned to Solid Waste main office and required to drive parish vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assists citizens with the disposal of household garbage, recyclables and trash.
• Operates and assists with the installation of waste disposal equipment.
• Provides routine maintenance to equipment and reports serious mechanical difficulties for repairs.
• Cleans and maintains grounds and worksite premises.
• May be required to drive one-ton stake bed truck to all compactor sites and pick up metal.
• May be required to pick up trash bags from all parish roadways.

Skills

Public interaction

Job description

• Location 505 TRAVIS ST,SUITE 840,Shreveport, LA, 71163,United States
• Base Pay $15.70 - $28.17 / Hour
• Employee Type FULLTIME

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties and responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Assists citizens with the disposal of household garbage, recyclables and trash.
• Operates and assists with the installation of waste disposal equipment.
• Provides routine maintenance to equipment and reports serious mechanical difficulties for repairs.
• Cleans and maintains grounds and worksite premises.
• May be required to drive one-ton stake bed truck to all compactor sites and pick up metal.
• May be required to pick up trash bags from all parish roadways.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

• Some experience dealing with the public is preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license if assigned to Solid Waste main office and required to drive parish vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in inclement weather, be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach; and to lift at least fifty (50) pounds.

Summary

A semi-skilled laborer position that is responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste. Position is assigned to a parish compactor location or to a work crew that performs various manual and semi-skilled tasks.

Additional Information

• Closing Date 10/16/2026
• Probationary Employees Probationary employees may not apply without authorization from the Parish Administrator