Landfill Maintenance Worker I

Landfill Maintenance Worker I

Salary

$16.81 - $29.42 Hourly

Location

Stafford County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04120

Department

Landfill

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Starting Salary

$16.81/hour to $23.12/hour based on experience

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Job Description

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the care and maintenance of facilities and equipment at the Regional Landfill or within the Regional Landfill service area. Does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Landfill Maintenance Worker I position is the entry-level position in the Landfill Maintenance Worker job series. Landfill Maintenance Worker I employees possess basic skills and perform semi-independent work.

The starting salary for this position is $16.81/hour to $23.12/hour based on experience.

The full salary range for this position is $16.81/hour to $29.42/hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with the operation and maintenance of the landfill, operating trucks, loading containers, operating, repairing, and maintaining landfill equipment;
• Operates trucks, loading containers, zero-turn mower, trimmers, and other landfill equipment;
• Operates a variety of power equipment and tools;
• Performs custodial tasks;
• Performs building and grounds maintenance;
• Unlocks security gates;
• Cuts grass and shovels snow;
• Picks up litter;
• Checks vehicles entering the landfill area and directs to appropriate dumping area;
• Verifies authorization to dump;
• Advises and assists citizens with landfill and recycling procedures;
• Complies with safety programs, guidelines, and procedures;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of landfill operation and recycling processes and procedures;
• General knowledge of a variety of maintenance, custodial, and manual tasks;
• General knowledge of roadways, traffic, and litter patterns in Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work;
• Some knowledge of a variety of tasks involved in operation of a landfill;
• Ability to identify infectious and hazardous waste and follow proper handling procedures;
• Ability to operate machinery and lawn care equipment effectively and safely;
• Ability to operate vehicles with standard transmission;
• Ability to organize and perform various, but related tasks;
• Ability to be flexible and shift projects as needed;
• Ability to understand and follow specific vocal and written instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public;
• Ability to obtain a Traffic Safety (flagging) certification acceptable to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least 1 year of experience with manual labor in related field. Experience with driving a lift body dump truck or similar vehicle desirable.

Possession of a Traffic Safety (flagging) certification acceptable to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

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Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

01

Do you have experience operating a zero-turn mower? If so, elaborate.

02

Do you have experience operating a weed trimmer? If so, elaborate.

03

Do you have experience operating a roll-off, dump body, or commercial truck? If so, elaborate.

04

Do you have experience working outdoors?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have any certifications?

Required Question

Employer Stafford County

Address P.O. Box 339

Stafford, Virginia, 22555-0339

Phone (540) 658-5147

Website http://staffordcountyva.gov