| Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Salary | $37,003.20–$51,979.20 Per Year |
Landfill Operator I
Salary
$37,003.20 - $51,979.20 Annually
Location
Public Works-Landfill, 10801 Ironton Cutoff Road, Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PW-2026-11
Department
Public Works Department
Division
Solid Waste Disposal
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
LBRUNION
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department:
Public Works
Grade
325
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To operate a variety of heavy equipment in the preparation and maintenance of landfill space, roads and in other dirt or material work at the City Landfill.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school and two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy earth moving equipment and one (1) year of lead worker experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84.
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14.
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only: 51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32.
High-Deductible Health Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance -The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment -The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousand of coverage.
Long Term Disability-60% of salary continuance after6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION- All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the ?City. Contribution rates are: Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $4.00 (four dollars) for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year. Longevity pay will be paid at a rate of $7.00 (seven dollars) per year for the sixth (6th) year of service and each additional year thereafter.
LEAVE(S)
VACATION LEAVE
Years of Service
Vacation Days Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
10
3 to 10 years of service
15
10 to 20 years of service
19
20 years of service and over
23
SICK LEAVE
On an annual basis
12 DAYS
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days of Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days
For an immediate family member-immediate family is defined as mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouses immediate family.
4 days
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience operating heavy earth-moving equipment?
03
If yes, please describe your experience operating heavy earth-moving equipment, including the types of equipment operated and your primary responsibilities. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
04
Do you have at least one (1) year of lead worker experience?
05
If yes, please describe your lead worker experience, including the number of employees you have led and your primary responsibilities. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history.] If not applicable, please enter N/A.
06
Are you able and willing to obtain an Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) 1A License within one (1) year of employment?
07
Are you able and willing to obtain an Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) 2B License within one (1) year of obtaining the non-renewable 1A License and maintain the required licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
08
How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Public Works Department Address 701 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4475