SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of Amarillo

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent, the Solid Waste Equipment Operator operates assigned trucks and equipment, including rear loaders, knuckle booms, and backhoe loaders. The position may also be indirectly responsible for up to two other people as assigned. Work involves collecting bulk waste in alleys and disposing of it at approved roll-off locations, the transfer station, or a landfill. The operator may work in heavy traffic and maneuver vehicles into narrow alleys or streets. Shifts may include nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and work during inclement weather; this is a weather-essential position.

The employee works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and around heavy equipment and machinery that could cause bodily harm. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role involves physical exertion and repetitive motions, along with walking, standing, sitting, hearing, crouching, reaching, speaking, and seeing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to read maps, route printouts, or instructions.
• Ability to use routing software and other software-based programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Ability to operate solid waste trucks and equipment in varied weather and traffic conditions.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of hydraulic controls on solid waste trucks and equipment.
• Ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience operating medium and large trucks.
• Prior backhoe or similar equipment experience is recommended for knuckle boom truck operators and backhoe loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operate solid waste equipment on assigned routes, including in heavy traffic and in narrow alleys or streets.
• Operate a variety of equipment as assignments change to support efficient department operations.
• Collect solid waste using automated collection and processing equipment and manual collection methods.
• Deliver and offload collected solid waste at a transfer station or landfill.
• Inspect, wash, clean, and perform assigned minor repairs on equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections and complete inspection reports.
• Complete daily task reports and report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• May be indirectly responsible for up to two other people as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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