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Brownwood, City of (TX)
LANDFILL OPERATOR IV
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$37,647 / year median in Texas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
This position carries supervisory responsibility for overseeing landfill operations and personnel, ensuring proper handling of solid waste, recyclable materials, and compost in accordance with City and State regulations. Duties include scheduling, maintaining operational logs, and assisting with report preparation. Ensures the Landfill, Recycling Center, and Compost Area operate in full compliance with TCEQ requirements. Responsible for routine maintenance and operation of all equipment and will be required to operate equipment daily. Must be willing to adopt and demonstrate the City of Brownwood "I SERVE" Core Values. 1) Supervises all operators. 2) Directs the dumping of solid waste at the landfill and the receiving of waste and recyclables at the recycling center. 3) Operates equipment such as a dozer, compactor, motor grader, articulated dump truck, backhoe, tanker truck, skid steer, baler, glass crusher, windrow turner, tire cutter, roll-off truck, and other related machinery. 4) Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and maintains documentation of all maintenance and repairs. 5) Orders supplies and parts and coordinates services and repairs with vendors. 6) Extinguishes fires that may occur at the landfill. 7) Oversees the processing of recyclable materials and manages recycling of automotive waste, glass, paper, plastics, brush, white goods, batteries, latex paint, and other materials. 8) Maintains compliance with EPA and TCEQ regulations. 9) Recovers refrigerants from white goods in accordance with