Solid Waste Worker

City of Maypearl; La Porte, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte is seeking a SOLID WASTE WORKER to perform heavy manual labor in the collection and removal of refuse, trash, brush, and solid waste. The position is full-time and on-site, with duties including operating refuse loading and dumping mechanisms and guiding vehicle operators in collection routes.

Applicants should have experience in heavy manual labor, knowledge of lifting techniques, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions; a HS diploma or GED is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of refuse collection equipment operations.
• Knowledge of rules, policies, and procedures relating to safety.

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

Heavy manual labor

Lifting techniques

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Refuse collection equipment

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

• 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