Landfill Operations Attendant - City of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

12/02/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 12

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Birmingham is seeking a detailed-oriented Landfill Operations Attendant to operate a weigh-in system used in determining gross weights of vehicles utilizing the landfills’ facilities. The incumbent's work includes data entry tasks and printing tickets. Individuals in this job class are also responsible for compiling various reports and communicating with various individuals. In addition, Landfill Operations Attendants may also ensure that hazardous waste is not introduced into the landfill by inspecting vehicles before they enter the facility. Work is performed under general supervision, and is reviewed through performance evaluations, observation and reports of landfill activities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$30,555 - $47,382

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications required for employment consideration for this position. Minimum qualifications are subject to change:

• Experience using computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, excel, outlook, Google Docs) to develop and update written correspondence, reports, memos, and spreadsheets.
• Experience performing basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction to accurately count, measure, calculate totals, and interpret basic numerical information.
• Willingness to work Saturdays.
• Willingness to work outdoors at times in inclement weather such as extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, or wind.
• Willingness to inspect customers’ waste as they enter the landfill.
• Willingness to work around potentially hazardous equipment.
• Willingness to climb up on trucks and trailers to inspect customers’ waste.
• Willingness to work around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Operates a computerized weigh-in system used in determining gross, net, and tare weights of vehicles utilizing landfill facilities including start-up, monitoring of operations, entering data, and printing tickets in order to monitor and ensure appropriate use of the landfill.
• Prevents the introduction of hazardous waste to the landfill by visually and manually inspecting vehicles and determining the type of waste they wish to deposit ensuring compliance with EPA and ADEM regulations.
• Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
• Performs general administrative duties related to the operation of the landfill including ordering supplies, creating work orders, and creating reports to ensure day-to-day activities are conducted in accordance with landfill standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed at outdoor landfill and may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions such as working in and around heavy equipment. Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.), as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.