Austin Resource Recovery Associate (Driver Helper) - Temporary

City of Austin•Austin, TX

23h•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. Job Description: Purpose: Under close supervision, this position performs tasks of general labor in the collection and disposal of trash and recyclables and the recovery and processing of recovered resources or in the support of the operations in the collection or disposal process. Position Overview for Operational: This position(s) will be driver helper and may require some or all of the following: Servicing approximately 700-1500 homes utilizing a commercial waste management vehicle. Boarding and exiting the cab of a collection truck, as well as stepping on and off the rear step using hand and foot holds. The position will be retrieving carts and bags from house to house with continual stretching, bending and stooping and will require pulling your own body weight. Delivering, exchanging and maintaining ARR Carts and preparing inventory for deliveries as well as repairing and cleaning and/or disassembling non-usable carts that are picked up from customers throughout the city. All positions are very physically demanding and may manually collect bags, branch bundles, personal containers and 96-gallon carts from curbside. Depending on the position, they may transport collected materials via a rear-loader and unload them at processing site. All positions work in all types of inclement weather (i.e. cold, wet, hot, etc.) and will be on their feet, walking, bending, stooping and picking up heavy items for most of their workday.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience performing general labor.
Valid Texas Class C Driver license, as required by position.
To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.
Skill in learning simple tasks.
Skill in using small hand tools.
Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or material applicable to work being performed.
Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to operate required vehicles safely.
Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the waste management industry, construction, and other general labor fields.
Experience working in a manual labor job outdoors in extreme heat, cold and other inclement weather.
Experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Picks up, processes, or disposes of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, re-use items, or compostable items by operating trash collection equipment as appropriate.
Pre-trips all equipment as required by management and maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records.
Constructs and maintains operational equipment including carts.
Performs basic vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs including trash carts.
Learns and follows routes, reads street maps and micro routes to locate route destinations.
Completes paperwork, forms, and other reports related to collection activities.
Uses hand tools such as backpack blower, rake, shovel, and sweep to stack, load, and unload smaller debris and litter.
Cleans up illegal dump sites parkland, targeted encampment sites, and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the City of Austin.
Provides information to customers, when appropriate, and responds to routine customer questions about work being performed.
Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature.
Follows all safety rules.
Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations.
Assists other Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) crews, as directed, and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

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