Job Posting End Date:

December 17, 2025

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Landfill Laborer I

Salary Range:

N/A4,492.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of routine, repetitive manual tasks at a solid waste landfill not requiring the continuous performance of a mechanical or trade skill; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).

• Picks up debris and litter from landfill grounds and perimeter fencing;

• Loads, moves, and unloads dirt, materials, supplies and equipment;

• Excavates with pick, shovel, and other hand tools;

• Backfills holes and ditches;

• May check trucks and other equipment for oil, gas, and water;

• May occasionally help other landfill employees by performing heavy manual work in lifting and carrying tools and materials;

• Carries rocks, materials and lifts heavy items while performing the daily routine in all weather conditions;

• May safely direct traffic at the working face or other landfill area to the unloading areas and ensure that waste is placed in accordance with local, State, and Federal regulations;

• May perform temporary assignment to other landfill positions as needed;

• Attends training sessions relative to landfill operations, environmental control and monitoring, and health and safety;

• Visually screens each load of waste to ensure site compliance with State and permit requirements;

• May install fences, clean tools and equipment, and paint;

• May assist with applying alternative daily cover, and removing unacceptable waste from the working face;

• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts; and

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent). 

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Work Shift/ Schedule:

7 days/week operation; shift work (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination