To operate a solid waste disposal truck in order to pick up, load and dispose of garbage, recycle materials, or non-combustible rubbish from residential and commercial locations.
- Drive disposal truck to collect solid waste or recycle from residences and commercial stops.
- Operate controls on trucks.
- Load garbage or recycle as needed.
- Deliver and dump waste at landfill or recycle materials at approved material recovery facility.
- Check for repairs and perform minor maintenance on trucks.
- Oversee vehicle maintenance.
- Supervise crew members.
- Train helpers in safe method of work.
- Fill out daily report(s).
- Repair and maintain carts; deliver or retrieve carts from customers; assist and help maintain cart inventory.
- Provide exceptional customer service to customers.
- Ensure that carts are placed back at the curb properly and pack out carts are returned to the proper location.
- Other duties as assigned.
Needed Skills:- Must have knowledge of operation of disposal truck; mechanical operation of truck; and Tyler city streets and route to be covered.
- Must have knowledge of safety requirements and practices and be able and willing to apply to work performance.
- Must have knowledge of filling out reports; rules and regulations of city streets; and knowledge, ability, and skill to distinguish between trash, garbage, and hazardous waste.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public, using a telephone or radio.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit 4-10 hours daily; lift, carry, push, pull, balance, reach, and handle 75 lbs. for several minutes; supervise crew members; operate safely; climb in and out of truck frequently.
- Must have stamina to work 10 - 12 hours daily if necessary.
Education and Experience:Must have over one (1) year of experience driving a dump truck, garbage truck or a hauling vehicle. Must possess a valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with air brake endorsement and clear driving record.High school diploma or GED 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. This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position
