Austin Resource Recovery Operator (Litter Control Night Shift)

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Job Description : Purpose :

Under general supervision this position operates vehicles and equipment and performs general labor in the collection and disposal of trash and recyclables or the recovery and processing of resources.

Duties Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Picks up processes or disposes of trash brush litter recyclables bulky items re-use items or compostable items and dumps collected materials at designated dump sites / landfill.

Pre-trips all vehicles and heavy equipment as required by management; maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records; and completes paperwork forms and reports related to collection activities.

Learns and follows routes reads street maps and micro-routes to locate route destinations.

Assists in training others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles as required by management.

Operates Water Truck Rear-Loading Refuse Truck Dump Truck and other Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) vehicles and equipment as needed.

Performs basic vehicle inspections and maintenance and maintains vehicle records.

Uses hand tools such as backpack blower rake shovel and sweep to stack load and unload smaller debris and litter.

Decides whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly. Provides information to customers when appropriate. Places customer notices door hangers and public information literature.

Cleans up illegal dump sites parkland targeted encampment sites and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the City of Austin.

Follows safety rules. Observes and reports accidents burglaries and hazardous situations.

Assists other ARR crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and performs the tasks of ARR Associates and Operator Trainees as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services.

Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.

Skill in operating power tools.

Skill in using small hand tools.

Skill in learning simple tasks.

Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed.

Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed.

Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.

Ability to operate required vehicles safely.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management.

Ability to read understand and follow maps and mapping directions.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of driving experience with a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) in any field.

Licenses and Certifications Required :

Current Commercial Driver License Minimum Class B License.

Must obtain required endorsements within 120 days of employment as required by position.

To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Notes to Candidate :

Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is a department of the City of Austin with over 530 employees. We provide essential services that protect people and our planet. We collect recycling composting trash large brush bulk items household hazardous waste and dead animals. We also sweep the streets offer Austin and Travis County residents a service to recycle and safely dispose of household hazardous waste and provide community outreach and education. ARR is driving the global transformation of traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Learn more at .

The Austin Resource Recovery Litter Control Operator is tasked to provide daily cleaning of downtown areas illegal dumpsites rights-of-way and during special events.

As a member of the Litter Control team this position will be responsible for operating Flusher Trucks Crew Cabs and Rear Loader vehicles.

In addition ARR Operators may be tasked with operating backpack blowers collecting hand-picked litter and will perform pre and post trips on equipment.

The employee must be able to work occasional after hours some weekends seasonal shift changes and help out other teams in different divisions due to business needs.

Location :

4108 Todd Lane Austin TX 78744

Days and Hours

S-Team Hours : 2 : 30 a.m. 1 : 00 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday

W-Team Hours : 2 : 30 a.m. 1 : 00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday

This position works early morning hours weekends seasonal shift changes holidays and during special events.

Pay Rates :

ARR Operator : $23.76 $27.32

This position is considered an essential position which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns.

Criminal Background Investigation :

This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

Driving Requirement :

This position requires a Current Commercial Driver License Minimum Class B License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austins Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Physical requires for Operational Positions :

The employee is required to perform the following tasks during the normal course of an approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hour day four (4) to six (6) days a week.

This position involves sitting while driving a commercial refuse vehicle as well as entering or exiting the cab and the rear step of the truck using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches around 1250 times per day.

The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. The position requires constant standing and grasping of hand holds roughly 32-54 inches from step to handle while riding on the back of the truck with frequent stops. This will involve continuous use of arms shoulders legs and feet to operate drive / steering inputs. Additionally the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching bending twisting squatting kneeling pushing / pulling lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle while rolling 50 pound refuse containers or throwing items into a refuse truck at approximately 5 feet high.

This position walks from house to house to retrieve carts brush bulk and bags for approximately 8 -10 hours during a normal work day and works in extreme heat cold rain and other bad weather. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts oils fumes / odors / gases noise repetitive motions and vibration which expose joints and muscles to vibration and shock produced by the truck as well as walking near traffic uneven surfaces mud snow ice or rain daily. Employees may come in contact with blood and / or other potentially infectious materials.

Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and other equipment. Additionally listening while driving is necessary to hear emergency vehicles and other issues with traffic or operational equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors dispatchers and citizens.

Benefits :

Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as medical paid leave time a great retirement plan training opportunities and more! Learn more about City of Austin benefits.

Veterans :

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Additional Information :

A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.

This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.

Application :

A detailed and complete job application is required and helps us to better evaluate your completing your job application please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. If you are applying for a driving position that requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL) please list ALL CDL employers on your application . This information is used to determine your salary for CDL jobs.

Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore if selected as the top candidate you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes.

Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

Important Note to Applicants : Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11 : 59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps including attachments and submission must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed it will no longer be viewable in the system.

NOTE : All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and / or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

EEO Statement for City of Austin :

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Key Skills

Collection,Customer Service,C,Communication,Dcom,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 23 - 27