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Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Midland
TX, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026 CLOSED ON 6/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator position at City of Midland?

Disposes for refuse through the use of heavy equipment at the Landfill.
  • Disposes of refuse with the use of heavy equipment such as compactors, scrapers, bulldozers and related equipment.
  • Maintains access roads to the Landfill.
  • Covers refuse at the end of each day.
  • Maintains all equipment in good working order and keeps records of service problems. Submits daily maintenance sheets to supervisor.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as oil changes. Determines when servicing of vehicles is required.
  • Monitors vehicles as they enter, unload and leave the Landfill. Gives directions to citizens.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while operating equipment or completing projects. Ability to climb, bend and lift materials or equipment used in waste disposal. May be exposed to potentially hazardous fumes and odors and mechanical and chemical hazards while completing tasks.Ability to effectively communicate with employees in order to receive work orders or instructions for any project.

Ability to read, interpret and understand local, state and federal regulations related to disposal. Knowledge of the processess used in collection and disposal of waste materials. Ability to follow instructions and manuals for equipment repair and maintenance. Skill in the use of various equipment and machinery such as hand and electrical power tools and heavy equipment utilized in disposal activities such as compactors, lifts, claws and hydraulic systems as well as simple shovels, brooms and rakes. Ability to read operator's manuals and work orders.

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one to three years of equipment operation required. Valid Texas driver's license required.

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