Landfill Labor

Responsibilities

• Guiding commercial and public vehicles safely through the landfill site, ensuring proper dumping locations are followed and minimizing traffic congestion.
• Visually inspecting loads to identify and remove hazardous, restricted, or prohibited materials before they reach the active face.
• Using equipment such as pickup trucks, tractors, mowers, vacuum trailers, and litter vacuums to support daily operations and site maintenance.
• Picking up scattered litter by hand or with tools to keep the landfill grounds, fences, and surrounding areas clean and compliant with regulations.
• Assisting with general upkeep, including minor repairs, cleaning, and organizing tools and materials around the landfill facilities.
• Working in the diversion area to safely separate tires from rims using a tire machine for proper recycling and material recovery.
• Collecting and organizing scrap metal for transport to recycling facilities, ensuring proper separation and load safety.
• Inspecting the green waste drop-off zone to remove unacceptable materials (such as plastics or treated wood), keeping the area clean and contamination-free.
• Assisting with lifting and loading mattresses into trailers for off-site recycling, helping divert materials from the landfill and supporting sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retailer Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Schedule

This position is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and includes a rotating Saturday shift.

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.