Landfill Trash Truck Driver

Town Of Pecos City•Pecos, TX

7d•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. Regular attendance with the ability to work in an occupied environment, including other employees, citizens, and large vehicles. 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.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Zero to Two (0-2) years of experience in solid waste, specifically garbage truck operation, is preferred (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 (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 (DRIVER III)
Four+ years of experience in solid waste PLUS TCEQ Class B MSW Operator Certificate (DRIVER IV)

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
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
Continually screens all materials at the landfill in order to identify hazardous and prohibited waste
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff
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