Landfill Specialist

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the disposal of solid waste at the landfill tipping area / working face.
• Processing incoming material with heavy equipment to build waste cells per designed landfill permitted plans.
• Directing all vehicular traffic entering the landfill – making contact, visual and verbal, with each vehicle to ensure the safety of all vehicles, equipment and people at the working face.
• Performing grounds‑keeping duties utilizing zero turn mower, push mower, ag tractor with bat‑wing, chainsaws and weed eaters in accordance with safety procedures.
• Reviewing materials being unloaded and advising customers what to do with materials not allowed to be disposed at the landfill.
• Identifying recyclables and diverting them to the recycle area.
• Completing Waste Screening reports.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years related experience.
• Must currently have, or be able to obtain, a Waste Screening Letter of Competency and an appropriate Texas driver’s license.
• Must be able to respond to after‑hours trouble calls.

PAY GRADE SW04 / FULL PAY RANGE $28.09 - $37.00 PER HOUR

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The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

The mission of the Solid Waste Services Department is to provide exceptional service that is both economically and environmentally responsible and meets the needs of our citizens and exceeds all regulatory standards. The department is responsible for solid waste collection and disposal services, including residential, recycling, brush and bulky waste, and special waste collection.