Landfill Attendant

Posting number: 742100134 July 2026

Department: Solid Waste

Job classification: Landfill Attendant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Waste Management, Maintenance, Utilities

SummaryPerforms intermediate semiskilled work attending to waste being transported to landfills, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Landfill Supervisor.

Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.  Examples of dutiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Drives and operates roll-off truck to pick up and dump trash containers.
• Drives dump truck to collect large materials, oils and other liquids from convenience sites.
• Addresses landfill patrons' problems or concerns.
• Directs the public to the proper location for disposing of materials; answers questions; provides information.
• Keeps landfill site clean and orderly; collects and disposes of loose debris and refuse on Landfill grounds.
• Maintains recycling sites for items such as pallets, shingles, and metal.
• Prepares electronics for recycling.
• Separates recyclable materials from other solid waste materials.
• Inspects off loads to ensure only acceptable items were dumped.
• Contacts vendors for pickup of recyclable materials and for storage supplies.
• Performs minor maintenance of roll-off truck; uses rolling magnet to pick up nails on roadways; performs lawn and minor road maintenance.
• Prepares pre-trip reports.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

QualificationsGeneral knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to landfill operations; general knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of environmental services; ability to determine compliance with federal, state and County laws and regulations governing landfill operations; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in
writing; firmness and tact in enforcing regulations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates and the general public. Supplemental informationHigh school diploma or GED and moderate experience in the solid waste industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to obtain Landfill Operator certification through SWANA within six months of hire. 
• Valid commercial driver's license with Class B endorsement is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to cold, exposure to heat, and work is generally in a moderately noisy location.