Landfill Attendant - Hourly
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Assists St. Mary's County citizens in proper waste removal and disposal procedures in accordance with established regulations; performs other duties as assigned.Oversees the dumping area at the County landfill;Enforces rules and regulations of proper waste removal and disposal, including recycling;Opens and closes the transfer station as directed;Issues permits to St. Mary's County residents;Makes accurate vehicle and bin counts;Checks oil and anti-freeze levels of assigned vehicles;Ensures the cleanliness of the drop-off and work areas;Packs waste into proper compactors;Fills out daily count sheets and prepares other reports as directed;Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;Knowledge of St. Mary's County rules and regulations regarding waste removal and disposal;Ability to differentiate between waste products and recyclable materials;Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various equipment;Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating equipment as well as for ensuring public safety;Basic knowledge of machinery and vehicle maintenance;Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff and members of the public.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or G.E.D.;Valid Maryland Driver's License, Commercial Driver's License preferred;Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.Physical and Environmental Conditions:Work requires light physical effort in the handling of light materials and equipment in non-strenuous work positions up to 30 pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 60%+ of the time.Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around various machines. Employees may be required to use protective gear such as boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions.#J-18808-Ljbffr