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SIDELOADER OPERATOR TRAINEE

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SIDELOADER OPERATOR TRAINEE

Salary

$18.60 - $20.14 Hourly

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37493

Department

Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

11/10/2025

Closing Date

11/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION/ SECTION: NORTH & SOUTH OPERATIONS

WORKDAYS & HOURS: Shift work to include mandatory overtime, weekends, holidays and disaster recovery ***subject to change***

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This individual will perform unskilled physical labor in the collection of municipal solid waste and recyclable material. Participates in a Solid Waste Management Department on-the-job training program to obtain skills and knowledge to become a sideloader operator by training to drive the refuse (rear-end loader) equipment. The sideloader operator trainee’s primary responsibilities will be working from the back of the truck. This position requires mandatory overtime on scheduled workdays, weekends, holidays, and in response to disaster recovery efforts. Collects household garbage from city curbs. Empties and cleans truck. Answers citizens’ questions regarding proper contents, packing weight, container types, pick-up times and placement of containers. May perform special assignments as directed. MUST PROVIDE OWN SAFETY SHOES.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. There are frequent exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances, and/or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions of a short-term disabling nature, such as broken bones or temporary loss of sight or hearing. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License within six months from hire. Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License and comply with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants who have a valid Class A or B CDL. Applicants that can deliver great customer service to Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Customers are a plus. W illing to work a flexible schedule, dependable, have a good work ethic and team-oriented.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 6

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6079 .

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (832-393-6079.

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ YES

+ NO

02

Have you ever been employed with the Solid Waste Management Department?

+ YES

+ NO

03

What is the "highest" level of education you have completed? If possible, please upload a copy of the transcript from the highest grade completed.

+ Less than 9th grade completed

+ 9th to 11th grade completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Technical Education

+ Associate degree or Higher

04

Please select the valid/current Driver's License in compliance with the City of Houston's policy you possess.

+ Class A

+ Class B

+ Class C

+ I do not have a driver's license

05

Are you willing and able to work mandatory overtime, weekends, holidays and during disaster recovery efforts?

+ YES

+ NO

06

The "primary" duties of the position will be from the back of the truck (lifting, bending, climbing and walking for extensive periods of time). Will this be a problem for you?

+ YES

+ NO

07

If you have a Class C license, will you obtain CDL A and/or B within six months from hire? (Please note, you must obtain your CDL License at your own expense).

+ YES

+ NO

Required Question