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LANDFILL OPERATOR I-III

WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT

📍 Newark, MD 21841📅 Posted August 11, 2026🔗 Indeed
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Job Description

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – SOLID WASTE

JOB TITLE: LANDFILL OPERATOR I-III

COMPENSATION: LANDFILL OPERATOR I

GRADE 9/STEP 6 $20.61 HOURLY/$42,869 ANNUALLY- WITHOUT CDL

LANDFILL OPERATOR II
GRADE 10/STEP 6 $21.51 HOURLY/$44,741 ANNUALLY- WITH CDL B

LANDFILL OPERATOR III
GRADE 12/STEP 6 $23.38 HOURLY/$48,630 ANNUALLY-WITH CDL A

WORK LOCATION: WORCESTER COUNTY CENTRAL LANDFILL, 7091 CENTRAL SITE LANE,

NEWARK, MD

WORK SCHEDULE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 7:30 AM TO 4:00 PM (8-HOUR SHIFTS); WORK SOME

SATURDAYS

APPLICATION PERIOD: UNTIL FILLED

TO APPLY: OUR MAIN PAGE: WORCESTER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OR LANDFILL

OPERATOR I-III | WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CAREERS

LANDFILL OPERATOR I- Job Summary: Under general supervision, operates heavy
construction equipment used by the Solid Waste Division to maintain landfill cells and grounds.

LANDFILL OPERATOR II- Job Summary: Drives and operates commercial weight vehicles over
26,000 pounds- Class B CDL required with no restrictions—ability to drive manual shift trucks.
Be able to successfully pass a DOT physical and DOT Drug Testing.

LANDFILL OPERATOR III- Job Summary: Drives and operates commercial weight vehicles
over 26,000 pounds- Class A CDL required with no restrictions—ability to drive manual shift
trucks. Be able to successfully pass a DOT physical and DOT Drug Testing.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Safety-sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice, to include evening
and weekend work as needed
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points (MD)
  • Successfully pass pre-employment background check
  • Current DOT Physical with Class A or B CDL license
  • Some Saturday work is required


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Drives and operates passenger vehicles and equipment
  • Operates heavy landfill equipment such as bulldozers, track and rubber tire loaders, landfill

compactors, off-road dump trucks, and excavators as required to perform assigned tasks



  • Operates heavy equipment such as a tractor on sloped terrain(s)
  • Loads and assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials
  • Completes an operator’s daily checklist for maintenance of equipment
  • Performs preventative and routine maintenance on trucks, tools, and equipment
  • Inspects vehicles daily, makes minor repairs to vehicles, and assists the mechanic with major
repairs
  • Participates in safety-related training, leads and instructs others in the performance of semi-
skilled and skilled labor tasks
  • Knowledge of proper safety procedures and PPE utilization at all times to perform job-related
duties
  • Cross trains and backs up other staff as needed
  • Completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
  • Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or
appointed officials, and the public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
  • Complies with safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
  • Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention
schedule
  • Adheres to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations
  • Performs other related duties as required


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD)
  • Possession of a valid Class “B” CDL (within 6 months of age eligibility)- must obtain

Learner’s Permit within 60 days of age eligibility of being hired, and driving record with less
than 4 points (MD); Current ICC Physical Examination card, ability to pass ICC drug screen

  • Knowledge and skill in operation and maintenance of equipment such as excavator, loader,
dozer, compactor, and articulated trucks
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; read street signs; keep records and logs;
complete written forms; and to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers.
  • Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks
  • Ability to perform duties independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks by
established deadlines
  • Ability to perform manual physical labor including frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting
and carrying heavy objects up to 80 lbs., and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment
  • Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions


SAFETY ANALYSIS:
(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time);
Constant (<75% of the time)
Very Heavy work; Constant viewing and lifting over 20lbs; Frequent talking, hearing, carrying,
pushing, pulling, lifting and moving of objects over 50lbs; Occasionally over 80lbs. Known
hazards include risks associated with impacts, heat, chemicals, and sharp objects.



Worcester County Government Benefits Information

Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To
learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at
Worcester_Guide_2026.pdf

Paid Time Off

Full time employees can accrue up to 248 hours of paid time off in the first year of employment
starting on the first full pay period. This includes up to 80 hours of vacation, up to 120 hours of sick,
and up to 48 hours of personal leave. The accrual for vacation increases after 6 years and 11 years.
Unused vacation and sick leave can be rolled over annually as outlined in the policy details. Full
time employees are granted 15 paid holidays in calendar year 2026.

Medical Benefits

Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account(s), and
AFLAC voluntary plans on the first day of the month after date of hire. Please visit our on-line
Benefits Guide at the link above for additional details about the plans, co-pays, and premiums.

Full time employees are eligible for county paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance on
the first day of the month following six months of employment.

Retirement

All employees budgeted for 500 hours, or more will automatically participate in Maryland State
Retirement effective on the date of hire, if not already retired from a Maryland State Retirement
system. All employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan that offers pre-tax
and ROTH contribution options. The county provides a $1 for $1 match of employee’s contributions
up to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year as outlined in the plan documents.

Part Time Employees

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan on the first day of
the month after date of hire. Part time employees are eligible to earn 1 hour for every 30 hours
worked of sick leave (up to 64 hours). Sick leave can be taken after a 106-day waiting period.

Extras for All Employees

All employees are eligible to use the Fitness Room at the Worcester County Recreation Center at no
cost. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides telephone
consultations and up to 3 face-to-face visits per year. All employees are eligible for SECU credit
union membership.

For more information, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2026.pdf or call
Human Resources at 410-632-0090.

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