Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

City of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team in performing essential heavy manual labor tasks at a landfill. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including litter collection, maintenance of the landfill, and assisting customers with waste disposal. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of labor experience and a valid driver's license. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the community while working in a dynamic environment. If you enjoy physical work and are ready to make a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in laborer work required.
• Driver's License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform litter collection and landscape maintenance.
• Assist in loading/unloading vehicles and directing customers.
• Respond to emergencies after hours as needed.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Litter collection

Basic tool maintenance

Customer service

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Light trucks

Mowers

Weed eaters

Chainsaws

Sprayers

Job description

Minimum starting salary is $16.98 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks
An individual to perform heavy manual labor tasks at the City of Waco landfill.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Driver's License
• 1 year experience in laborer work

Preferred:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Position Overview:
Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and heavy manual labor tasks associated with landfill and transfer station disposal operations.

Essential Functions

• Performs litter collection, landscape, and landfill and transfer station maintenance.
• Constructs, repairs, and installs landfill and transfer station litter fences.
• Assists in loading and unloading vehicles and directing customers to assigned areas for disposal.
• Directs customers to appropriate locations within the landfill transfer station for waste disposal and explains procedures and regulations.
• Assists mechanics with a variety of basic tasks as required.
• Cleans, maintains, and accounts for basic tools.
• Operates light trucks and equipment (mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and sprayers).
• Obtains daily fuel tank readings.
• Coordinates temporary laborers in the collection of litter from the site.
• Will be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.