A landfill laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks at a landfill site, includingcleaning up debris, operating small equipment, maintaining the site, picking paper from the waste stream, and ...
A landfill laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks at a landfill site, includingcleaning up debris, operating small equipment, maintaining the site, picking paper from the waste stream, and ...
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Landfill Laborer
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$15/day
Work is performed outdoors at an active landfill site around heavy equipment, dust, debris, and strong odors. * Monday-Friday (hours may vary based on site needs) * * 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM * 8:00 AM - 4 ...
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Landfill Laborer
Lewisville, TX · On-site
$15/day
Work is performed outdoors at an active landfill site around heavy equipment, dust, debris, and strong odors. * Monday-Friday (hours may vary based on site needs) * * 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM * 8:00 AM - 4 ...
Temporary Landfill Site Attendant & PW Equipment Operator, Light Positions - Solid Waste
$23 - $25.75/hr
First as a LANDFILL SITE ATTENDANT, Landfill Site Attendants work directly with our customers assessing and collecting fees, monitoring customer safety and assisting in control of customer movement ...
Temporary Landfill Site Attendant & PW Equipment Operator, Light Positions - Solid Waste
$23 - $25.75/hr
First as a LANDFILL SITE ATTENDANT, Landfill Site Attendants work directly with our customers assessing and collecting fees, monitoring customer safety and assisting in control of customer movement ...
Landfill Equipment Operator
$36K - $40K/yr
Assists with off-site demolition jobs; hauls materials from demolition job to landfill for disposal. Instructs truck drivers where to dump waste; observes waste being dumped at the landfill for ...
Landfill Equipment Operator
$36K - $40K/yr
Assists with off-site demolition jobs; hauls materials from demolition job to landfill for disposal. Instructs truck drivers where to dump waste; observes waste being dumped at the landfill for ...
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Landfill Laborer
Buckeye, AZ · On-site
$19/hr
Duties And Responsibilities - Landfill Site General Labor - Part Time (Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays) (6am-2pm) * Trash & debris sorting/pick-up. * General Physical Labor * Able to get to location ...
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Landfill Laborer
Buckeye, AZ · On-site
$19/hr
Duties And Responsibilities - Landfill Site General Labor - Part Time (Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays) (6am-2pm) * Trash & debris sorting/pick-up. * General Physical Labor * Able to get to location ...
Temporary Landfill Site Attendant & PW Equipment Operator, Light Positions - Solid Waste
Bend, OR · On-site
$23 - $25.75/hr
First as a LANDFILL SITE ATTENDANT , Landfill Site Attendants work directly with our customers assessing and collecting fees, monitoring customer safety and assisting in control of customer movement ...
Temporary Landfill Site Attendant & PW Equipment Operator, Light Positions - Solid Waste
Bend, OR · On-site
$23 - $25.75/hr
First as a LANDFILL SITE ATTENDANT , Landfill Site Attendants work directly with our customers assessing and collecting fees, monitoring customer safety and assisting in control of customer movement ...
Maintains roads and grading of landfill site. * Ensures proper erosion control of landfill areas. * Compacts waste into landfill space to ensure proper voids are filled. * Spreads, pushes, digs ...
Maintains roads and grading of landfill site. * Ensures proper erosion control of landfill areas. * Compacts waste into landfill space to ensure proper voids are filled. * Spreads, pushes, digs ...
Landfill General Laborer
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
Support general labor tasks on the landfill site, including construction-related and maintenance activities as needed. * Use hand tools and basic mechanical tools to perform installation, repair, and ...
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Landfill General Laborer
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
Support general labor tasks on the landfill site, including construction-related and maintenance activities as needed. * Use hand tools and basic mechanical tools to perform installation, repair, and ...
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Landfill General Laborer
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
Support general labor tasks on the landfill site, including construction-related and maintenance activities as needed. * Use hand tools and basic mechanical tools to perform installation, repair, and ...
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Landfill General Laborer
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
Support general labor tasks on the landfill site, including construction-related and maintenance activities as needed. * Use hand tools and basic mechanical tools to perform installation, repair, and ...
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Maintains roads and grading of landfill site. Ensures proper erosion control of landfill areas. Compacts waste into landfill space to ensure proper voids are filled. Spreads, pushes, digs, moves ...
Maintains roads and grading of landfill site. Ensures proper erosion control of landfill areas. Compacts waste into landfill space to ensure proper voids are filled. Spreads, pushes, digs, moves ...
Landfill Equipment Operator
Patterson, NC · On-site
$36K - $40K/yr
Assists with off-site demolition jobs; hauls materials from demolition job to landfill for disposal. * Instructs truck drivers where to dump waste; observes waste being dumped at the landfill for ...
Landfill Equipment Operator
Patterson, NC · On-site
$36K - $40K/yr
Assists with off-site demolition jobs; hauls materials from demolition job to landfill for disposal. * Instructs truck drivers where to dump waste; observes waste being dumped at the landfill for ...
Landfill Engineer
Belle Vernon, PA · On-site
Landfill Engineer ???? Southwestern & Northwestern Pennsylvania Primary Facilities: * Chestnut ... You'll collaborate closely with site teams, regulatory agencies, and external consultants while ...
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Landfill Engineer
Belle Vernon, PA · On-site
Landfill Engineer ???? Southwestern & Northwestern Pennsylvania Primary Facilities: * Chestnut ... You'll collaborate closely with site teams, regulatory agencies, and external consultants while ...
Supervise daily landfill site activities, aligning with project scope, schedule, and budget. * Team Coordination: Manage and coordinate onsite team members, including Laborers, Equipment Operators ...
Supervise daily landfill site activities, aligning with project scope, schedule, and budget. * Team Coordination: Manage and coordinate onsite team members, including Laborers, Equipment Operators ...
Supervise daily landfill site activities, aligning with project scope, schedule, and budget. * Team Coordination: Manage and coordinate onsite team members, including Laborers, Equipment Operators ...
Supervise daily landfill site activities, aligning with project scope, schedule, and budget. * Team Coordination: Manage and coordinate onsite team members, including Laborers, Equipment Operators ...
We are currently seeking a Special Waste Sales Rep to support our sales at our landfill site. This person will develop and maintain relationships with client accounts focusing on customer ...
We are currently seeking a Special Waste Sales Rep to support our sales at our landfill site. This person will develop and maintain relationships with client accounts focusing on customer ...
We are currently seeking a Special Waste Sales Rep to support our sales at our landfill site. This person will develop and maintain relationships with client accounts focusing on customer ...
We are currently seeking a Special Waste Sales Rep to support our sales at our landfill site. This person will develop and maintain relationships with client accounts focusing on customer ...
Supervise daily landfill site activities, aligning with project scope, schedule, and budget. * Team Coordination: Manage and coordinate onsite team members, including Laborers, Equipment Operators ...
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Supervise daily landfill site activities, aligning with project scope, schedule, and budget. * Team Coordination: Manage and coordinate onsite team members, including Laborers, Equipment Operators ...
We are currently seeking a Special Waste Sales Rep to support our sales at our landfill site. This person will develop and maintain relationships with client accounts focusing on customer ...
We are currently seeking a Special Waste Sales Rep to support our sales at our landfill site. This person will develop and maintain relationships with client accounts focusing on customer ...
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing a variety of manual and supportive tasks at a sanitary landfill site to include directing incoming vehicles to proper dumping areas ...
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing a variety of manual and supportive tasks at a sanitary landfill site to include directing incoming vehicles to proper dumping areas ...
Landfill Attendant (BC-05) LANAI ONLY
Wailuku, HI · On-site
$5.0K/mo
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing a variety of manual and supportive tasks at a sanitary landfill site to include directing incoming vehicles to proper dumping areas ...
Landfill Attendant (BC-05) LANAI ONLY
Wailuku, HI · On-site
$5.0K/mo
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing a variety of manual and supportive tasks at a sanitary landfill site to include directing incoming vehicles to proper dumping areas ...
Landfill Site information
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$9.38 - $10.62
2% of jobs
$10.62 - $11.87
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5% of jobs
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8% of jobs
$16.14 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.60 - $16.85
19% of jobs
The median wage is $17.55 / hr.
$16.85 - $18.09
25% of jobs
$19.27 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.09 - $19.34
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How much do landfill site jobs pay per hour?
As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for landfill site in the United States is $17.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Job description
A landfill laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks at a landfill site, includingcleaning up debris, operating small equipment, maintaining the site, picking paper from the waste stream, and performing general yard work, all while adhering to safety regulations and environmental standards;essentially, their role is to keep the landfill clean and operational through physical labor.
Key responsibilities of a landfill laborer may include:
- Waste handling:Picking up litter, separating recyclable materials, and removing debris from the landfill area.
- Site maintenance:Cleaning up spills, repairing minor damage, and maintaining the cleanliness of the landfill grounds.
- Operating equipment:Operating small machinery like compactors, loaders, or water trucks (with proper training).
- Yard work:Mowing grass, trimming weeds, and installing temporary wind fences.
- Traffic control:Directing vehicles entering and exiting the landfill as needed.
- Recordkeeping:Maintaining basic logs and reporting any issues to supervisors.
- Safety compliance:Following all safety procedures, wearing required protective gear, and reporting hazards.
Work environment:
Outdoors in all weather conditions, Exposure to unpleasant odors and dust, and Physically demanding work with heavy lifting required.
- Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor
- Basic mechanical skills
- Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines
- Valid driver's license (may be required depending on the role)
- High school diploma or equivalent