Equipment Operator I - Solid Waste

City of La Porte, Texas • La Porte, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To drive trucks and light equipment; collection and transportation of solid waste, heavy trash and recyclable. This is in the entry level class in the Equipment Operator class series. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. Positions assigned to this class can be distinguished from higher level classes by responsibility for operating a limited range of light and moderate equipment and vehicles. Receives general supervision from higher level solid waste maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Some experience in the operation of light construction equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of solid waste and trash collection tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of methods employed in basic laboring and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safety precautions used in refuse collection work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• A High School Diploma or GED is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive, and may operate, light to moderate solid waste equipment on routine assignments or on a training basis, trash truck and rear loading garbage trucks.
• Participate in working with a small solid waste crew in completing work orders.
• Perform tasks as related to recycling and composting.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED