Frontloader Serv - Equipment Operator III - Solid Waste

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

11d•$26 - $31•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 waste at designated sites, conducts routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, and keeps vehicle records and required documentation accurate. It 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 reports unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, damaged sanitation containers, and poorly maintained collection sites to the supervisor. This position provides supervision. The role requires at least six months of experience operating and servicing refuse handling equipment on a City of Abilene route, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas Class A or B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement. Bloodborne Pathogens and HazCom training must be completed within 60 days of employment. The work involves outdoor conditions and exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, and electrical hazards. The position requires medium strength, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds, and the ability to work overtime and weekends.

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.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training within 60 days of employment.
Knowledge of City of Abilene collection routes and operating systems; refuse-handling equipment characteristics and servicing; work hazards and applicable safety precautions; traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; and safe driving practices.
Ability to safely maneuver complex routes and conditions, operate and care for tools and equipment, and safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to work independently covering routes or high-volume areas, learn routes quickly, run multiple routes accurately, and work in adverse environments.
Ability to smell potential danger, learn specialized tasks from technical manuals, and read, write, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to speak clearly when demonstrating procedures, conveying policies, and providing instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and work as a respectful team member in support of the Division's mission and City of Abilene Core Values.
Ability to work overtime and weekends.
Physical capacity for medium-demand work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Dump collected trash at designated dump sites or landfills.
Perform relief driver duties for absent drivers and crew chiefs.
Operate trash collection and recycling vehicles and other Solid Waste Services vehicles and equipment.
Empty front-load and open-top containers.
Learn and memorize routes; use street maps and route sheets to locate route destinations and complete refuse collection.
Perform basic vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking, servicing, and cleaning equipment, and maintaining 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.
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.