Austin Resource Recovery Operator (Bulk)

City of Austin • Austin, TX

4d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position operates vehicles and equipment and performs general labor in the collection and disposal of trash and recyclables or the recovery and processing of resources.

Requirements

• One (1) year of driving experience with a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) in any field.
• Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License.
• Must obtain required endorsements within 120 days of employment, 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.

Responsibilities

• Picks up, processes, or disposes of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, re-use items, or compostable items and dumps collected materials at designated dump sites/landfill.
• Maintains dedicated bus lanes and bikeways on residential and major streets in City of Austin.
• Pre-trips all vehicles and heavy equipment, as required by management; maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records; and completes paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection activities.
• Learns and follows routes, reads street maps, and micro-routes to locate route destinations.
• Assists in training others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles, as required by management.
• Operates Water Truck, Rear-Loading Refuse Truck, Dump Truck, and other Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Performs basic vehicle inspections and maintenance and maintains vehicle records.
• Uses hand tools such as backpack blower, rake, shovel, and sweep to stack, load, and unload smaller debris and litter.
• Decides whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly.
• Provides information to customers when appropriate.
• Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature.
• 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.
• Follows safety rules.
• Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations.
• Assists other ARR crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and performs the tasks of ARR Associates and Operator Trainees as needed.

Benefits

• generous leave
• work-life balance programs
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees