Landfill Attendant

Position Summary Perform waste screening and traffic direction duties and activities at an assigned landfill, Intermediate Processing Facility or Convenience Center within the Solid Waste Department; clean and maintain work area and equipment; assist with recycling efforts and provide assistance and direction to disposal facility users. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Essential And Supplemental Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. - Screen incoming vehicles for adherence to a variety of landfill regulations including hazardous waste and transport rules and regulations. - Direct traffic; give assistance to vehicle operators as necessary; maintain and install disposal facility signs as necessary. - Load and unload trash and refuse from refuse collection trucks and loaders; provide loading and unloading assistance to customers. - Answer telephones and provide requested information to callers regarding the disposal facilities. - Clean and maintain work area; sweep and mop office and straighten office materials. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: - May operate a variety of light to medium equipment and machinery to include a front end loader and a chipper. - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of disposal facility operations, custodial services, customer service, or parking attendant experience. Additional Requirements Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or abilit