Landfill Litter Collector

Landfill Litter Collector

Salary

$39,305.00 Annually

Location

Landfill - 7904 S. Garden City Highway, Midland, TX, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Sanitation

Division

Landfill

Opening Date

08/17/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Scope of Work

Performs litter collection and routine maintenance at the landfill site and roadways. Help maintain a clean and safe facility by collecting and disposing of litter and debris. Assists with overgrown weed/grass and vegetation removal/trimming from monitor wells, culverts, ditches etc.

Budgetary Responsibilities:

None

Essential Job Duties

• Collect and remove windblown litter, debris and refuse from the landfill sites and roadways, maintain proper disposal
• Operate basic tools such as litter grabbers, brooms, shovels, racks, mowers, weed eaters, blowers
• Follow all safety procedures when performing all tasks, use of PPE
• Work independently or as part of a cleanup crew
• Clean storm drains, ditches, slopes, collect litter, mow, trim, and perform landscaping work using a variety of both motorized (weed eater, blowers, mowers) and hand tools (shovels, brooms, racks etc.).
• May clean landfill buildings and facilities as needed
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from site to site. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures while bending, kneeling, twisting, walking and climbing to collect litter and clean up as needed. Ability to perform tasks involving heavy manual labor. Primarily working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to traffic, dust, odors, dangerous wildlife, mechanical hazards, and potentially hazardous materials.

Required Contacts:

Ability to effectively communicate with employees in the work group. Will also work with equipment and vehicle operators to obtain information.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to effectively communicate with employees and the general public, effectively follow work orders. Demonstrate customer service principals, standard safety standards and principles. Proper use of basic tools and equipment. Perform a variety of manual tasks for prolonged periods often under adverse weather conditions. Communicate effectively verbally. Operate, service, check, load equipment.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred plus a valid Texas driver's license required.

2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Employer City of Midland

Address 300 N Loraine St.

Midland, Texas, 79701

Phone 4326857245

Website http://www.midlandtexas.gov