Between $21.00 and

$23.18

Per Hour

Position range in Eastern Region $15.09

•$23.40 Per hour

LANDFILL OPERATOR

•

STARTING PAY:

$21.00

•$23.18 PER

HOUR DOE

Eddy County, NM

Occupation:

Production Workers, All Other

Location:

Carlsbad, NM

•88220

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Eddy County, NM

Web Site:

www.co.eddy.nm.us

Job #: 3822912

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Full Time Schedule

Full Time

Job Description

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Environmental Services is charged with the maintenance and operation of Sandpoint Landfill, located 12 miles east of Carlsbad on Highway 62/180, utilizing a variety of equipment. The Landfill Operator shall be proficient in the operation , correct application, and safe use of hand tools; the operation and maintenance of trash compactors, front end loaders, dozers, scrapers; the safe, proper, and efficient hauling and placement of various types of material using the above equipment, the daily maintenance check lists of equipment including walk-around and pre-trip and operation inspections; the daily paperwork required of the Environmental Services; the routine maintenance and cleanliness of equipment assigned; receiving and execution of directions; debriefing for daily activities; working in a crew environment and becoming an integral part of the crew. The Operator is subject to random drug screening as a safety sensitive position. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend jobrelated meetings, and perform other duties as assigned. The Road Manager Carlsbad, Road Manager Artesia, and Sandpoint Manager all have equal authority to direct your work schedule at any time.