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Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

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City of Waco

Waco, TX (In Person)

$35,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/10/2026

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Job Description

Minimum starting salary: $ 17.7978 hourly, depending on qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Valid Texas Driver's License 1 year of experience in laborer work
Preferred:
H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
Position Description:
Under basic supervision, performs unskilled and heavy manual labor tasks associated with landfill, transfer station, or recycling center disposal operations.
Essential Functions:
Performs litter collection, landscape, and landfill and transfer station maintenance. Constructs, repairs, and installs litter fences at landfills and transfer stations. Directs customers to appropriate locations within the landfill, transfer station, or Cobbs Recycling Center for waste disposal and explains procedures and regulations. Assists mechanics with a variety of basic tasks as required. Cleans, maintains, and accounts for basic tools. Operates light trucks and equipment. (Mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and sprayers). Obtains daily fuel tank readings. Coordinates temporary laborers in the collection of litter from the site. Maintains a clean and safe work area while helping process recyclables, electronics, and other materials. Processes and manages special waste materials at Cobbs Recycling Center, including preparing electronics for transport and treating paint materials to meet landfill disposal requirements. Will be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.