Waste Management Driver [Full-Time]

Job Description

Job Description

Waste Management Driver

Collaborate with a passionate Zoo Crew in San Antonio

Choosing where to grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the place you choose to work at will support and guide you. With a diversity of passionate people, San Antonio Zoo is a place where you can collaborate with others securing a future for wildlife.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As Waste Management Driver, is responsible for the daily operation of a refuse and recycling collection vehicle in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. You represent San Antonio Zoo® with the highest of integrity onsite. You are also instrumental in assisting the Maintenance team in the relocation of product and materials when needed.

As a part of Zoo Waste Management, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people in San Antonio. Here, you will make an impact by :

• Inspecting vehicle to ensure proper mechanical functioning and prepares it for daily use.
• Collect refuse and recyclable materials on assigned routes and transport them to appropriate sites.
• Removes trash bags from all designated service areas.
• Cleans truck daily after operation.
• Safe operation of Zoo grounds vehicles.
• Ability to learn safe operation of manual equipment : skid steers with all related attachments, forklifts, backhoes, etc.
• This position does not require a CDL certification.
• This position requires early morning availability.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Constantly exhibit an attitude of service inside and outside of the zoo, showing hospitality to all.
• Be fully committed to the mission of San Antonio Zoo® to create awareness that inspires action to care for the wild world we steward and animals we protect.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, the San Antonio Zoo recommends the following skills / qualifications :

The San Antonio Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. San Antonio Zoo will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.