CDL Recycling Center Equipment Operator

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Recycling Center Specialist to operate front loaders, grinders, wheel loaders, and roll-off trucks. You will train new employees in safe operations and support daily recycling center activities.

Requires knowledge of heavy equipment, safety practices, and basic computer use. CDL is preferred, with focus on teamwork and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment at the Environmental Recycling Center.

Qualifications

• Operates and maintains refuse handling and recycling equipment.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports hazards.
• Demonstrates safe driving and operation of heavy equipment.
• Provides customer service and handles cash as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of offsite recycle routes using roll-off/front loader trucks.
• Perform daily/weekly preventive maintenance on tractors and wheel loaders.
• Maintain buildings and grounds; support mulch loading and grounds tasks.
• Operate tractors and loaders for chipping, mulch loading, and grounds work.
• Support tree limb grinding operations and offsite recycle routes completion.
• Adhere to safety rules and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Customer service cash handling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Recycling Center Specialist to operate front loaders, grinders, wheel loaders, and roll-off trucks. You will train new employees in safe operations and support daily recycling center activities.

Requires knowledge of heavy equipment, safety practices, and basic computer use. CDL is preferred, with focus on teamwork and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment at the Environmental Recycling Center.