Laborer (Solid Waste - Residential)

City Of Tyler • Tyler, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist residential equipment operators with recycle and collecting garbage waste on residential routes. Work schedule varies and must be able to work overtime. Provide physical labor assistance to complete tasks. Pick up trash and recycling along designated routes. Empty, clean and operate packer control on collection truck. Answer citizens' questions regarding proper contents, packing weight, container type, pick-up times and placement of garbage containers. Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Must be able to understand oral and written instructions. Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers and provide assistance if needed. Must be able to do yard maintenance, including lawn mowing and trimming. Recycling knowledge is a plus. Must be able to perform light janitorial duties (sweeping, mopping, etc) Must be able to work in adverse conditions, i.e. rain, hot, cold, sleet, snow and ice. Must have good attendance. Must be able to work special events as needed. Must have reliable transportation and telephone. Must be able to stand for 8 -10 hours daily; turn, sit, bend, stoop, walk, climb, crawl, and kneel. Working conditions may also include extreme cold and heat, temperature changes, humidity, heights, vibration, wetness, dryness, confined spaces, and dust. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: High school graduate or GED preferred. A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record is preferred. It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal. The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree. The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

Requirements

• Must be able to work overtime.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers and provide assistance if needed.
• Must be able to work in adverse conditions, i.e. rain, hot, cold, sleet, snow and ice.
• Must have good attendance.
• Must have reliable transportation and telephone.
• Must be able to stand for 8 -10 hours daily; turn, sit, bend, stoop, walk, climb, crawl, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

• Recycling knowledge is a plus.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residential equipment operators with recycle and collecting garbage waste on residential routes.
• Provide physical labor assistance to complete tasks.
• Pick up trash and recycling along designated routes.
• Empty, clean and operate packer control on collection truck.
• Answer citizens' questions regarding proper contents, packing weight, container type, pick-up times and placement of garbage containers.
• Perform yard maintenance, including lawn mowing and trimming.
• Perform light janitorial duties (sweeping, mopping, etc)
• Work special events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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