Solid Waste Worker

City of La Porte; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte seeks a Solid Waste Worker to perform heavy manual labor in the collection and removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste across assigned routes.

You will operate loading mechanisms, back up vehicles under supervision, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and follow safety procedures; HS diploma or GED desirable.

This full-time role offers hourly pay from $19.193 to $23.992 with example progression; candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of refuse collection equipment operations.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and empty refuse material into refuse truck.
• Pick up brush, bulky items and other debris and place it into refuse truck.
• Operate mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.
• Provide direction to truck operator in backing up and moving refuse truck in collections operations.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on refuse vehicles as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Proper lifting techniques

Refuse collection equipment operations

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED desirable

Job description

SOLID WASTE WORKER
Category: Full-Time
Status: Open
Hourly: Min. $19.193 - Mid. $23.992
Published: October 7, 2026
Closing: Until Filled

DEFINITION

To perform heavy manual labor in the collection and the removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher level solid waste personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pick up and empty refuse material into refuse truck.
• Pick up brush, bulky items and other debris and place it into refuse truck.
• Operate mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.
• Provide direction to truck operator in backing up and moving refuse truck in collections operations.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on refuse vehicles as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Proper lifting techniques.
• Refuse collection equipment operations.
• Rules, policies, and procedures relating to refuse collection and safety.

Ability to:

• Work in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Some experience in heavy manual labor and completion of formal or informal training sufficient to read and write at a level necessary for adequate job performance. Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is desirable.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

*Duties, responsibilities, and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

*The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.