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City of Midland
Landfill Litter Collector
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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
Performs litter collection and routine maintenance at the landfill site and roadways. Help maintain a clean and safe facility by collecting and disposing of litter and debris. Assists with overgrown weed/grass and vegetation removal/trimming from monitor wells, culverts, ditches etc.
Ability to effectively communicate with employees and the general public, effectively follow work orders. Demonstrate customer service principals, standard safety standards and principles. Proper use of basic tools and equipment. Perform a variety of manual tasks for prolonged periods often under adverse weather conditions. Communicate effectively verbally. Operate, service, check, load equipment.
Budgetary Responsibilities:
None- Collect and remove windblown litter, debris and refuse from the landfill sites and roadways, maintain proper disposal
- Operate basic tools such as litter grabbers, brooms, shovels, racks, mowers, weed eaters, blowers
- Follow all safety procedures when performing all tasks, use of PPE
- Work independently or as part of a cleanup crew
- Clean storm drains, ditches, slopes, collect litter, mow, trim, and perform landscaping work using a variety of both motorized (weed eater, blowers, mowers) and hand tools (shovels, brooms, racks etc.).
- May clean landfill buildings and facilities as needed
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Ability to sit, stand and transport self from site to site. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures while bending, kneeling, twisting, walking and climbing to collect litter and clean up as needed. Ability to perform tasks involving heavy manual labor. Primarily working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to traffic, dust, odors, dangerous wildlife, mechanical hazards, and potentially hazardous materials.Required Contacts:
Ability to effectively communicate with employees in the work group. Will also work with equipment and vehicle operators to obtain information.Ability to effectively communicate with employees and the general public, effectively follow work orders. Demonstrate customer service principals, standard safety standards and principles. Proper use of basic tools and equipment. Perform a variety of manual tasks for prolonged periods often under adverse weather conditions. Communicate effectively verbally. Operate, service, check, load equipment.