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35 Per hour

LANDFILL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

WICHITA

FALLS-CITY OF

Occupation:

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Location:

Wichita Falls, TX

• 76307-1431

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

08/17/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/20/2026

Expires:

09/16/2026 Job #: 17056418 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Help for .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to operate large landfill and mining equipment to construct new cells, bury and compact trash, and to apply daily, intermediate and final covers. This is accomplished by operating heavy landfill and mining equipment, ensuring equipment and materials are sufficient, and repairing and maintaining equipment. Employees of this class will be required to know and comply with the Landfill Operating Permit. Other duties include assisting other departments with miscellaneous projects and special events.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License Required

• Y Type
• A Endorsements
• N•Tanker Individuals who possess a commercial class B license will be required to upgrade to a class A.

Individuals who do not currently have a commercial driver's license will be required to acquire a commercial class A license with tanker endorsement will be given 60 days to complete the ELDT Course from date of email enrollment to provide the commercial learners permit (CLP) and 60 additional days to provide a valid the commercial driver's license as a condition of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position is considered Mission Essential and will be expected to report to work during inclement weather. Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) certification as an MSW-A landfill operator desired but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. (S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. # Code Essential Functions 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice 2 H Operates heavy landfill and mining equipment to construct and maintain landfill cells, bury municipal solid waste and apply daily, intermediate and final covers. Performs work necessary to manage the compost site, build windrows, grind feedstock, turn material and monitor compost parameters. Operates landfill equipment as necessary during storm events and responds to disasters. 3 H Completes field operations in compliance with the Landfill Site Operating Plan and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Reviews results of required tests to ensure compliance with the compost permit, the storm water permit and the air permit. Maintains the landfill roads, working face and final slopes. Cleans up debris and trash as required 4 H Maintains the safe and efficient operation of equipment by completing regular maintenance, reporting equipment failures, and repairing or replacing worn or damaged parts. 5 H Maintains and inspects trucks and equipment by reviewing condition prior to beginning routes, completing inspection reports, notifying supervision, re-inspection at the end of the route, cleaning, sanitizing, and reporting malfunctions and items needing repair.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Compensable Factor Description Organization Responsibility Level

EMPLOYEE

Data Responsibility Computes or performs arithmetic operations using data or information. People Responsibility Speaks or signals to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature. Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible. Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years. Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college Mathematical Requirements Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percentages. Communications Requirements Reads routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar. Judgement Requirements Makes a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine. Complexity of Work Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure. Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderately serious

• affects most units in organization, and may affect citizens; or loss of life and/or damage could occur and probability is likely.

Physical Demands Medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force; or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Equipment Usage Leads or operates or repairs complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience such as HVAC equipment, heavy construction equipment, trucks using hydraulic pumping equipment, rescue vehicles, firefighting apparatus, aircraft, watercraft, protective equipment, electronic telecommunications equipment, electronic signaling equipment, commercial video equipment, medical, dental, or scientific equipment, complex drafting or GIS software, software used for programming custom applications; or the application of custom or commercial financial, accounting, administrative, legal, medical, dental, scientific or other complex software or systems; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope. Unavoidable Hazards Works where exposure to bodily injury from electrical shock is a possibility such as operating high voltage equipment or repairing electrical generating equipment; or works in high, exposed places with risk of falling such as on power lines or scaffolding. Safety of Others Responsible for safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.