Solid Waste Worker

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; La Porte, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. is seeking a Solid Waste Worker in La Porte, Texas, to perform heavy manual labor transporting refuse and assisting with collection operations. The role includes operating loading and dumping mechanisms and ensuring safe handling of debris.

The position requires some experience in manual labor and the ability to work in various weather conditions, with adherence to safety and equipment protocols. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED desirable.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Work in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of refuse collection equipment operations and safety rules.

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 loading, compressing, and dumping mechanisms for refuse.
• Provide direction to the truck operator during backing up and collections.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance on refuse vehicles.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Lifting techniques

Written & oral instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Refuse collection equipment operations

Job description

SOLID WASTE WORKER (2)

Category: Full-Time

Status: Open

Hourly: Min. $18.634 - Mid. $23.293

Published: August 18, 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:

• Perform heavy manual labor.
• 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.

Pay Range: $18.63 - $23.29 per hour