Frontloader Serv - Equipment Operator III - Solid Waste

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor, the Equipment Operator III performs skilled work operating refuse collection and recycling vehicles and other Solid Waste Services equipment, along with occasional manual labor. The position completes assigned collection routes, empties and disposes of collected waste at designated sites, conducts routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, and maintains accurate vehicle records and required documentation. The operator provides relief-driver support as needed and trains lower-level employees in the safe and proper operation of equipment. The role follows established safety procedures and promptly reports unsafe working conditions, accidents, injuries, damaged sanitation containers, and poorly maintained collection sites to the supervisor. This position provides supervision.

Requirements

At least six months of experience operating and servicing refuse-handling equipment on a City of Abilene route.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
Knowledge of City of Abilene collection routes and operating systems; refuse-handling equipment operation and servicing; work hazards and applicable safety precautions; applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; and safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to safely maneuver complex routes and conditions; operate and care for tools, machinery, and equipment; safely operate a motor vehicle; work independently on routes or high-volume areas; learn routes quickly and run multiple routes accurately; work in adverse environments; detect potential danger by smell; learn specialized tasks from technical manuals; read, write, and maintain accurate records; communicate procedures, policies, and instructions clearly; and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to follow the City of Abilene Core Values—Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do—and contribute as a team member while treating others with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within 60 days of employment.
Ability to work overtime and weekends.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including medium strength demands: lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds. The job also involves standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, overhead work, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, and mapping.

Responsibilities

Dump collected trash at designated dump sites or landfills.
Perform relief-driver duties for absent drivers and crew chiefs.
Operate trash collection or recycling vehicles and other Solid Waste Services vehicles and equipment.
Empty front-load and open-top containers.
Learn and memorize routes; read street maps and route sheets to locate destinations and complete refuse collection.
Perform basic vehicle inspections and maintenance; check, service, and clean equipment; and maintain vehicle records.
Follow safety rules and report unsafe working conditions, accidents, and injuries to the supervisor.
Train new Solid Waste employees in the safe operation of collection routes and oversee cross-training as needed.
Keep the supervisor informed about unsafe or broken sanitation containers and poorly maintained collection sites.
Complete paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection services.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.