Landfill Attendant P/T

City of Salina, Kansas Salina Municipal Landfill Part-Time Permanent Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: (link removed) The Landfill Attendant is pivotal in maintaining efficient operations & upholding environmental standards at Salinas Municipal Landfill. This frontline position involves managing traffic flow, coordinating the unloading of waste, & acting as a central contact for community waste management inquiries. Ideal for individuals with strong problem-solving skills & a knack for exceptional customer service, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in supporting community well-being & environmental conservation. Career Advancement: Landfill Attendant (Full-time). On-the-Job Training: The incoming Landfill Attendant will undergo thorough on-the-job training with guidance from our experienced staff at Salinas Municipal Landfill. Trainees will be instructed on key operational duties, waste regulation compliance, handling financial transactions & managing customer inquiries accurately & efficiently. This supportive training environment fosters the development of confidence & proficiency in all responsibilities of the role. Duties: Opens & closes scale house for operations; unlocks & locks facility perimeter gate. Directs customers to proper unloading area for waste disposal within the landfill. Coordinates with landfill equipment operators to efficiently manage traffic flow & prevent congestion at unloading points. Monitors waste types & materials to ensure only permissible waste is accepted in compliance with environmental regulations. Reads scale meters & records weights of solid waste coming to the landfill. Provides guidance & instructions to customers on acceptance criteria, recycling facilities, & fees. Enforces regulatory statutes set by KDHE which govern our facility & operational standards. Enforces city policies & resolutions set by City of Salina commission & staff. Resolves customer concerns or directs them to the appropriate personnel regarding non-technical issues or inquiries. Performs clerical duties for landfill operations. Processes charges & payments for waste disposal; provides receipts & tickets as required. Prepares monthly summaries; maintains landfill users reports. Cleans buildings & tends to the surrounding grounds; picks up litter as needed. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience: One (1) year of experience as a cashier or in a role with related financial responsibilities. One (1) year of administrative work & customer service experience; proficient computer skills. Requirements: Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license. Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Hours: Rotating work schedule every 2 months, 3 days/week. Wed. 6:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Thurs.- Sat. 7:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Equipment: Calculator, computer, pen, pencil, printer, radio, telephone & vehicles. Starting Pay DOQ EOE: $17.39-18.26/hr. Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m. Paid Time Off: 24 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 24 hours earned during the year (48 hours in first year). 48 hours of sick leave during first year. Benefits: Part-time position is eligible for certain employee benefits. Application Deadline: Until filled Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: (link removed) Important: Uploading a resume or profile through this platform does not complete your application. You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered. Contact Information: City of Salina Human Resources Department Office: Website: (link removed) The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.