Public Use Site Operator
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Position Type:
Full-time, Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$45,240.00 - $56,550.00
Location:
Augusta Regional Landfill
Posting Date:
November 28, 2025
Overview:
Responsibilities:

To meet and greet the public in a professional and non-confrontational manner and direct the public users of the public use site to the proper waste disposal locations for bag and bulk trash, oil, anti-freeze, appliances and scrap metal, tires, batteries, and recycling bins, and work with the public in screening waste as it is delivered. Operate a roll off truck to load, tarp, haul open top dumpsters and compactor containers to the active landfill, dump and return. Operate a rubber tire loader in a safe and professional manner to compact waste in open top dumpsters, collect and load tires into the tire trailer, load scrap metal into the scrap metal container, stack white goods so that freon may be removed, and load depolluted white goods into the white goods container. Operating the gator in conjunction with a magnet to pick up metal, nails and screws on the roads and around the public use site. Operate and maintain the trash compactors. Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Grease equipment, compactors and the open top dumpsters. Patrol the scrap metal / appliance disposal area for scavengers. Proactively observe customer behavior to identify any potential suspicious activities or potential theft. Notify the contract hauler when an open top dumpster or compactor container needs to be pulled. Observe all safety rules, regulations, and practices. Report any unsafe working conditions or maintenance needs to the Supervisor. Keep all walking areas used by the public clean of ice and snow. May mow, weed eat, operate a haul truck, water truck, bush hog, UTV, farm tractor, or load, mix, spray, and clean the hydro seeder as needed. (Click the Job Description link below for complete details.)

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License and be able to operate a vehicle. Must be physically able to perform heavy manual labor. Experience operating heavy-duty trucks and heavy-duty equipment is highly preferred. Must have the ability to communicate, both verbally and written, and read in English to understand directions, procedures, and to communicate to others. Must understand basic math, have mechanical aptitude, and be able to use general hand tools. Must be able to multi-task and be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision. Must exhibit a positive attitude to effectively deal with the public, visitors, agency officials, and co-workers and must be able to work well with others in a team environment. (Click the Job Description link below for complete details.)

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