Temporary Landfill Site Attendant & PW Equipment Operator, Light Positions - Solid Waste
Deschutes County Bend, Oregon, United States
- Location: Bend, Oregon, United States
- Categories: Construction and Skilled Trades, Other, Public Works, Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Job Type: Contractor
- Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Job Description:
Temporary Landfill Site Attendant & PW Equipment Operator, Light Positions - Solid Waste
Description
SummaryWe are partnering with ExpressPros staffing agency to have workers assigned to one of two different roles. Please review the descriptions below and then any interested candidates should contact Jennifer Underhill at ExpressPros 541-389-1505 or via email at [email protected] .
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Solid Waste Department is responsible for the proper management of Knott Landfill and four rural transfer stations where the public, contractors and waste collection companies deliver waste for disposal at Knott Landfill in Bend. This is an opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of what is considered one of the best landfill operations in the State of Oregon.
ABOUT THE JOBS:
Work schedule is variable; the facility is open seven days a week and works 4/10-hour shifts between 6:30am to 5:00pm.
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 in a busy environment. Our Landfill Site Attendants are the primary contact that the community has with the Department and the impressions from that interaction reflect the quality of our operations and the positive customer experience.
Compensation for this role is $23.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
- AND one (1) year of customer service experience, including data entry and payment processing;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Second as a PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LIGHT , The Solid Waste Department operates a modern fleet of trucks and heavy equipment including two and three axle trucks and semi-trucks, a variety of medium to large-size loaders, excavators, paddle-wheel scrapers and water trucks. Knott Landfill is a dynamic work environment where rarely are two days the same!
Compensation for this role is $25.75 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications :
- High school diploma or GED equivalent;
- AND one (1) year of relevant experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ideal candidates will be able to work additional hours and a flexible schedule when needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of the department and emergencies.
There are no benefits offered with this position.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous