• Solid Waste Equipment Operator

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    Solid Waste Equipment Operator

     

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    Solid Waste Equipment Operator

     

    Salary

     

    $19.17 - $28.75 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2502404

     

    Department

     

    Public Works Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    04/29/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

    Hiring Range

     

    $19.17-$21.09

     

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    Description

    Under general supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor, the Solid Waste Equipment Operator, is responsible for operating a variety of motorized equipment in the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste.

     

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    Principal Duties

    ** Current CDL holders are eligible for a $1,500 hire-on bonus.

    + Operate a variety of solid waste collection equipment to include rear-end load truck, semi-automated rural rear-end load truck, open-top brush/rubbish truck, and boom-type brush/rubbish truck on an assigned daily route performing solid waste collection activities, ensuring the safety of others, city equipment, and private property by following the proper safety procedures and by watching for pedestrians, overhead utility lines and/or other obstructions.

    + Responsible for checking daily work assignments,maintaining and documenting a daily route sheet of collection information, notifying customers of collection issues by utilizing tagging procedures, and reporting collection related service issues and/or concerns.

    + Perform routine checks on collection equipment to ensure operational efficiency and good operating condition; perform preventative maintenance checks; identify and report equipment malfunctions; clean assigned collection vehicle, as needed to include washing and lubricating vehicle.

    + Perform daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and report any minor/major repairs to fleet shop as needed. Assure mobile camera system operational functionality.

    + Responsible for sequencing new customer accounts, report collection issues, complete documentation for customer service verification in vehicle routing system.

    + Report any personnel injuries, vehicle incidents, or damage to property or containers to immediate supervisor.

    + Participate in all required training including safety, environmental compliance, and hazardous waste identification.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    High school diploma or GED equivalent

     

    State of Texas Class “B” Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

     

    Available for emergency response and catastrophic weather events

     

    Available for after hour support as needed and/or required, which includes evening, weekends, and holidays.

    Preferred:

    Two (2) years’ experience driving a commercial vehicle

     

    Previous work experience in solid waste collection operations

     

    Excellent customer service skills

     

    Basic computer competency

     

    Supplemental Information

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

     

    Position posted until filled or closing date.

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

     

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    Do you currently possess a valid State of Texas Class "A" or "B" CDL?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

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    Are you available for emergency response and after-hour calls?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

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    What qualities, and experience do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this position?

     

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    Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    City of College Station

     

    Address

     

    1101 Texas Avenue

     

    College Station, Texas, 77840

     

    Phone

     

    979-764-3517

     

    Website

     

    http://csjobs.cstx.gov

     

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