Austin Resource Recovery Operator (Underpass/Clean Creeks)

City of Austin

7d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Austin Resource Recovery Operator operates vehicles and equipment and performs general labor to collect and dispose of trash and recyclables or recover and process resources. In the Underpass and Clean Creek teams, operators remove litter from creeks and watersheds and clean illegal dumpsites, rights-of-way, underpasses, and encampment sites. They collect hand-picked litter and bulk items from active and inactive encampment locations and help maintain dedicated bus lanes and bikeways on residential and major streets in Austin. Operators drive Crew Cabs, Skid Steers, Rear-Loading Refuse Trucks, Water Trucks, Dump Trucks, and other ARR vehicles and equipment as needed. They perform required pre- and post-trip inspections, basic maintenance, and recordkeeping; follow routes and maps; use hand and power tools to handle debris; and provide customer notices or information when appropriate. The role includes assisting with employee training, supporting other ARR crews, and following safety requirements. The position has no supervisory or leadership responsibilities. This is an essential position, requiring attendance during City closures or emergencies, including bad weather and other unexpected events. Work is outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather and involves physical activity, traffic, uneven ground, equipment hazards, and possible contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; employees may also be required to work weekends, holidays, after hours, special events, seasonal shift changes, and other areas as business needs require. The position is based at 4108 Todd Lane, Austin, Texas 78744.

Requirements

At least one year of driving experience with a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) in any field.
Current Commercial Driver License, minimum Class B.
Obtain required endorsements within 120 days of employment, as required by the position.
Comply with Department of Transportation federal regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
Meet the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation requirements; external applicants may not have more than three moving violations or six Driver Record Evaluation points within 36 months.
Possess knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services.
Have skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.
Have skill in operating power tools and using small hand tools.
Be able to learn simple tasks and lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the work performed.
Have English reading and writing skills appropriate to the tasks performed and be able to understand oral and written English instructions.
Be able to operate required vehicles safely, follow instructions, train or assist in training employees as directed, and read and follow maps and mapping directions.
Be able to safely board and exit a refuse truck cab and step on and off the rear step using hand and foot holds while supporting one's body weight.
Be able to perform frequent stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting; apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and move objects with less force frequently.
Be able to walk for approximately 8–10 hours during a normal workday and handle refuse containers weighing 50 pounds or more.
Have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and equipment and be able to hear traffic, emergency vehicles, and equipment issues and communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and citizens.
Be able to work in extreme heat, cold, rain, and other adverse weather and around traffic, uneven surfaces, mechanical parts, oils, fumes, odors, gases, noise, repetitive motion, and vibration.

Responsibilities

Collect, process, or dispose of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, reusable items, and compostable materials, and transport collected materials to designated dump sites or landfills.
Maintain dedicated bus lanes and bikeways on residential and major streets in Austin.
Remove litter from creeks and watersheds and clean illegal dumpsites, parkland, rights-of-way, underpasses, targeted encampment sites, and other locations with high volumes of trash-related complaints or concerns.
Collect hand-picked litter and bulk items from active and inactive encampment locations.
Operate Crew Cabs, Skid Steers, Water Trucks, Rear-Loading Refuse Trucks, Dump Trucks, and other ARR vehicles and equipment as needed.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, basic vehicle inspections and maintenance, and maintain detailed vehicle and equipment records.
Complete paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection activities.
Learn and follow routes, read street maps, and use micro-routing to locate destinations.
Use hand tools, including backpack blowers, rakes, shovels, and brooms, to stack, load, and unload debris and litter.
Decide whether improperly set-out trash should be collected; provide information to customers when appropriate and distribute notices, door hangers, and public information literature.
Assist with training employees in the proper use of equipment and vehicles as required by management.
Follow safety rules and observe and report accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations.
Assist other ARR crews as directed and perform the tasks of ARR Associates and Operator Trainees as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.