Landfill Trash Truck Driver

Town Of Pecos City • Pecos, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

In a team environment or while working independently, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the removal and transfer of solid waste in the City landfill while operating a variety of equipment and trucks. This role involves regular attendance in an occupied environment, including other employees, citizens, and large vehicles. The driver will operate a variety of machinery to move and transfer solid waste, refuse, and discarded materials, as well as specialized vehicles for collection and emptying of trash containers. Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning equipment, reporting mechanical defects, and utilizing proper safety precautions. The position also requires monitoring the work environment for safety, screening materials for hazardous waste, and supporting positive interactions with the public and colleagues. The role may require after-hours response to emergencies, including holidays and weekends.

Requirements

• Must maintain a Class A Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Valid Texas Class B Driver's License is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Zero to Two (0-2) years of experience in solid waste, specifically garbage truck operation, is preferred for DRIVER I.
• Two to Four (2-4) years of experience in solid waste PLUS one of the following: OSHA 10 Hour Certificate or TCEQ approved MSW Rules and Regulations Course for DRIVER II.
• Four+ years of experience in solid waste PLUS two of the following: OSHA 10 Hour Certificate, TCEQ approved MSW Rules and Regulations Course, or TCEQ approved MSW Waste Screening Course for DRIVER III.
• Four+ years of experience in solid waste PLUS TCEQ Class B MSW Operator Certificate for DRIVER IV.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• General knowledge of light to heavy equipment operating principles.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to light to heavy equipment operations.
• Basic working knowledge of the methods of sanitation within the department.
• General knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and capabilities of heavy power-driven equipment.
• Excellent skills in safety policies, standards, and safe driving practices in public streets.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Assessing the safety of a work site is imperative.
• Ability to share a heavy workload to maintain team balance, acquire skills in all equipment and procedures to become a more valuable crew member.
• Help train and orient new workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, and the public.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of machinery to move and transfer solid waste, refuse and discarded materials.
• Operates specialized vehicles for collection and emptying of trash containers.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and reports mechanical defects and vehicle maintenance needs.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Monitors work environment for safety and continually screens all materials at the landfill in order to identify hazardous and prohibited waste.
• Supports the relationship between the Town of Pecos City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff and maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekend, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

What This Job Offers

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