Landfill Attendant - Hourly

Location: California, MD

Job Type: Hourly

Job Number: 202200038

Department: Public Works and Transportation Opening Date:07/31/2026

Continuous Job Summary: Assists St. Mary's County citizens in proper waste removal and disposal procedures in accordance with established regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: 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. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D.; Valid Maryland Drivers license, Commercial Driver's License preferred; Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements: Must pass pre-employment physical; Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results; Must pass a pre-employment drug test. 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. Under the Affordable Care Act/ACA, hourly employees who average at least 30 hours of service per week over a 12 week measurement period are eligible for health insurance benefits. St. Mary's County Government provides sick and safe leave in the amount of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for seasonal, and temporary employees who are scheduled to work 12 hours or more per week are eligible for leave. A summary of benefits can be found at the following link: 01 Do you have a valid Maryland driver's license? Yes No 02 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?Yes NoRequired Question