Austin Resource Recovery Operator

City of Austin

1d•$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. This position works at a reuse warehouse that focuses mainly on furniture. The goal is to give furniture to people who are moving out of homelessness. Under general supervision, the employee will help receive, sort, store, track, and distribute donated furniture and other items such as electronics and appliances. They will use equipment like forklifts and box trucks. They will use a digital database to track furniture and view customer appointments. The job also includes setting up and cleaning the warehouse, working with vendors, and providing customer service to case workers and their clients, as well as furniture donors. This position requires lifting items up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working in a busy warehouse and sometimes outdoors in different weather conditions.

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.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to operate required vehicles safely.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Employees in these roles are required to report to work during emergencies or when operations are modified.
This position is considered an essential position, which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns.
If selected you will be required to provide three professional references, with one being your current or most recent supervisor.
This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual may be required to drive a City vehicle.
City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months and must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience
Experience with warehouse operations and logistics and operating heavy equipment
Experience using Microsoft Office
Ability to travel to multiple locations
Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management.
Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License and/or required endorsements within 120 days of employment.

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.
Receive, sort, store, track, and distribute donated furniture and other items such as electronics and appliances.
Use equipment like forklifts and box trucks.
Use a digital database to track furniture and view customer appointments.
Setting up and cleaning the warehouse.
Working with vendors.
Providing customer service to case workers and their clients, as well as furniture donors.

Benefits

Medical
Paid leave time
Great retirement plan
Training opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility
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.