Solid Waste Equipment Operator

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　　Solid Waste Equipment Operator

　　Salary

　　$18.61 - $20.47 Hourly

　　Location

　　College Station, TX

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2402132

　　Department

　　Public Works Department

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　Under general supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor, the Solid Waste Equipment Operator, is responsible for operating a variety of motorized equipment in the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste.

　　Principal Duties

　　** Current CDL holders are eligible for a $1,500 hire-on bonus.

　　Operate a variety of garbage collection equipment to include rear-end load truck, semi-automated rural rear-end load truck, open-top brush/rubbish truck, and boom-type brush/rubbish truck on an assigned daily route performing solid waste collection activities, ensuring the safety of others, city equipment, and private property by following the proper safety procedures and by watching for pedestrians, overhead utility lines and/or other obstructions.

　　Responsible for checking daily work assignments, maintaining and documenting a daily route sheet of collection information, notifying customers of collection issues by utilizing tagging procedure, and reporting collection related service issues and/or concerns.

　　Perform routine checks on collection equipment to ensure operational efficiency and good operating condition; perform preventative maintenance checks; identify and report equipment malfunctions; clean assigned collection vehicle, as needed to include washing and lubricating vehicle.

　　Perform daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and report any minor/major repairs to fleet shop as needed. Report any personnel injuries, vehicle accidents, or damage to property or containers to immediate supervisor.

　　Perform other duties as assigned, to include, but not limited, fill in and operate other collection vehicles as required.

　　Qualifications

　　Required:

　　High school diploma or GED equivalent. State of Texas Class B CDL or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment, and maintain. Available for emergency response. Available for after hour support as needed and/or required, which includes evening, weekends, holidays and catastrophic weather events.

　　Preferred:

　　Two (2) years' experience driving a commercial vehicle. Previous work experience in solid waste collection operations.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Routine work assignments typically involve continuous outdoor activity working in extreme weather conditions; heat, rain, and frigid temperatures for extended periods of time; exposure to mechanical hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, fume/odor hazards; and frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, and frequently pushing, pulling and/or lifting heavy objects.

　　Supplemental Information

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

　　Position posted until filled or closing date.

　　We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Tuition Reimbursement.

　　01

　　Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you currently possess a valid State of Texas Class "A" or "B" CDL?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Are you available for emergency response and after-hour calls?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　What qualities, and experience do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this position?

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of College Station

　　Address

　　1101 Texas Avenue

　　College Station, Texas, 77840

　　Phone

　　979-764-3517

　　Website

　　http://csjobs.cstx.gov

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