Austin Resource Recovery Operator (Curbside Collections: Garbage)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

19h•$24 - $27•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: Austin Resource Recovery Operator Purpose: 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. ARR Operators in the ARR Curbside Collections Services Division are responsible for collecting residential garbage from 700–1,500 homes across the City of Austin. They operate large commercial vehicles such as rear loaders and Tonka trucks to transport materials to designated processing facilities. Duties include performing routine vehicle checks (cleaning, refilling fluids, pre and post inspections), reading street maps to locate route destinations, operating fleet technology, maintaining vehicle records, and training others in proper equipment use—all while providing courteous customer service to residents along the route. This is a physically demanding position that requires boarding and exiting the cab of collection trucks, stepping on and off rear steps using hand and foot holds, and retrieving refuse carts or bags weighing 50+ pounds from house to house with continual stretching, bending, and stooping. Work is performed outdoors in extreme heat, cold, and other inclement weather. Employees must also be available to work holidays, weekends, after hours, seasonal shift changes, and in other work groups as needed to meet business demands.

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.
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.
Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.
Skill in operating power tools.
Skill in using small hand tools.
Skill in learning simple tasks.
Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the 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 understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management.
Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions.

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

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.
Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!

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