Solid Waste Compactor Operator Part-Time

Parish of Caddo; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parish of Caddo is seeking a details-oriented waste services worker to support daily operations in Shreveport, LA. Duties include assisting residents with disposal of household garbage, recyclables and trash, and operating or assisting with waste disposal equipment.

Role involves routine equipment maintenance, site housekeeping, and occasional driving of a one-ton stake bed truck to compactor sites. Candidates may also collect trash bags from parish roadways as needed.

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 work site 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.

Job 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 work site 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.