Location: City Landfill, 1031 CR Y, Plainview, TX 79072
Department: Solid Waste Collection
Job Status: Full-Time
Days Worked: Mon.
, Tue.
, Wed.
, Thu.
, Fri.
, Sat.
Rate of Pay: $16.
44 per hour -
Job Description Summary
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, serves as relief driver for commercial, residential, recycling and roll-off routes within the City; operates specialized equipment for Solid Waste Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.
Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collects commercial and residential curbside or dumpster refuse; follows relief routes and schedules as assigned.
• Operates motorized vehicles and a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Collects curbside residential and commercial dumpster recycling.
• Performs curbside solid waste collection and recycling pickup.
• Hauls dirt and other materials.
• Performs light vehicle and equipment maintenance according to City standards.
• Performs maintenance checks on trucks; checks fluids, etc.
• Cleans and maintains shop equipment.
• May perform welding and fabrication activities.
• Serves on an on-call rotation; may be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.
• Assists in recycling center activities and various landfill duties as assigned.
• Works safely; attends safety training sessions; follows safe work practices; identifies and reports unsafe working conditions; promotes safe work practices and all areas of work safety.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Plainview and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Driving is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of experience in solid waste and recycling operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is required.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed primarily in an outdoor work environment.
May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals.
May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Knowledge and Skills (preferred)
Knowledge:
• City policies and procedures.
• Local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding solid waste operations.
• Practices and techniques of solid waste collection.
• City geography.
• Landfill operations.
• Basic recordkeeping principles and practices.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Basic equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
Skill in:
• Maintaining accurate activity records.
• Multi-tasking.
• Operating various motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other City staff and customers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Application Special Instructions
In order to be considered complete, applications must be returned with the following attachments:
Copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate
Copies of any college transcripts
Copy of your DD-214 (if applicable)