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.

1. Operate a variety of garbage 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.
2. Responsible for checking daily work assignments, maintaining and documenting a daily route sheet of collection information, notifying customers of collection issues by utilizing tagging procedure, and reporting collection related service issues and/or concerns.
3. 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.
4. Perform daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and report any minor/major repairs to fleet shop as needed.  Report any personnel injuries, vehicle accidents, or damage to property or containers to immediate supervisor.
5. Perform other duties as assigned, to include, but not limited, fill in and operate other collection vehicles as required.

Required:    
High school diploma or GED equivalent. State of Texas Class B CDL or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment, and maintain. Available for emergency response. Available for after hour support as needed and/or required, which includes evening, weekends, holidays and catastrophic weather events.

Preferred:      
Two (2) years' experience driving a commercial vehicle. Previous work experience in solid waste collection operations.

Physical Requirements:
Routine work assignments typically involve continuous outdoor activity working in extreme weather conditions; heat, rain, and frigid temperatures for extended periods of time; exposure to mechanical hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, fume/odor hazards; and frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, and frequently pushing, pulling and/or lifting heavy objects.