The Lamar County Engineering Department is seeking applicants for the position of:
LANDFILL OPERATOR
- Qualifications: Applicants must be dependable and efficient workers, able to perform
their duties outdoors during all seasons of the year. Applicants must possess a valid
driver’s license and be able to run heavy machinery. Applicants must have references that
can be contacted. - Description: This position will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the
county’s C & D landfill. The operator will be required to achieve and maintain proper
certifications as required by the proper governing agencies. Responsibilities will include
measuring and recording incoming volumes of customers, ensuring that no prohibited
waste is deposited in the cell, operating heavy equipment to properly cover exposed
waste weekly and preparing new cells, and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the
facility. The operator will follow all regulatory rules and procedures in the daily
performance of the landfill. The landfill operator performs routine maintenance on
equipment and notifies the County Engineer’s office of maintenance needs and repair
issues. This position reports directly to the County Engineer.
Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties
and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The
employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included. - Hours: Full Time, Tuesday-Friday 7:30 am – 3:45 pm, Saturday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Benefits: Full County benefits including LG Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance (Free Single
Coverage), State retirement, and PTO earned on a bi-weekly basis. - Entry Pay: $12/hour
All applicants are subject to an in-person interview, background check, and drug testing.
Applications can be picked up and returned at the Lamar County Engineer’s Office located at
44725 Highway 17, Vernon, AL 35592 during normal business hours (M-T 6:00am-4:30pm).
Applications will be accepted until May 7th, 2026 at 4:30 pm.