Landfill Attendant

Perform waste screening and traffic direction duties and activities at an assigned landfill, Intermediate Processing Facility or Convenience Center within the Solid Waste Department; clean and maintain work area and equipment; assist with recycling efforts and provide assistance and direction to disposal facility users. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Screen incoming vehicles for adherence to a variety of landfill regulations including hazardous waste and transport rules and regulations. Direct traffic; give assistance to vehicle operators as necessary; maintain and install disposal facility signs as necessary. Load and unload trash and refuse from refuse collection trucks and loaders; provide loading and unloading assistance to customers. Answer telephones and provide requested information to callers regarding the disposal facilities. Clean and maintain work area; sweep and mop office and straighten office materials.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

May operate a variety of light to medium equipment and machinery to include a front end loader and a chipper. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of disposal facility operations, custodial services, customer service, or parking attendant experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Environmental:

Field and disposal environment; work around heavy equipment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, waste and infectious materials; inclement weather conditions.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy lifting; walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.