Equipment Operator II - Sanitation

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health insurance

On-site city clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Generous vacation accrual

Job summary

City of Pasadena, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator II to operate sanitation equipment and lead assigned crews on residential and commercial routes. The role emphasizes safe operation, route coordination, and customer service.

Requires a High School diploma/GED, 3+ years in sanitation or related fields, and a valid Texas CDL Class B with a clean driving record. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; municipal experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of sanitation/public works experience.
• Valid Texas CDL Class B with good driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Municipal sanitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized sanitation equipment and heavy-duty vehicles on routes.
• Lead and supervise assigned sanitation crews; provide safety training.
• Coordinate routes, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety, OSHA, and city policies.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and support emergency operations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Physical stamina

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Duties The Equipment Operator II operates specialized sanitation equipment and heavy-duty vehicles in the collection, transportation, and disposal of residential and commercial refuse, bulky waste, brush, and recyclable materials. Serves as a lead worker over assigned sanitation personnel, providing direction, training, and oversight to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Performs skilled equipment operation, route coordination, and field supervision while maintaining high standards of customer service and public safety. Operates picker trucks and other sanitation equipment to collect, load, transport, and dispose of bulky waste, heavy trash, brush, and other municipal solid waste. Drives sanitation vehicles on designated routes while ensuring compliance with all traffic laws, departmental procedures, and safety regulations. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of assigned sanitation crews. Ensures assigned routes are completed efficiently and in a timely manner. Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment; reports mechanical issues, safety concerns, and maintenance needs. Maintains vehicle cleanliness and ensures equipment is operated properly to maximize service life and operational efficiency. Assists in planning, organizing, and adjusting collection routes as directed. May be assigned to operate brush trucks, garbage trucks, roll-off trucks, or other Public Works equipment as needed. Assists with garbage cart and refuse container delivery, replacement, and retrieval operations. Monitors crew compliance with City safety policies, OSHA requirements, and departmental procedures. Provides training and instruction to sanitation personnel regarding proper equipment operation, safe work practices, and route procedures. Responds courteously and professionally to citizen inquiries, complaints, and service requests while in the field. Assists with emergency response operations, storm cleanup, disaster recovery efforts, and special collection events as directed. Maintains accurate records, logs, inspection reports, and work documentation as required. Ensures proper use and care of City-owned vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials. Reports accidents, injuries, property damage, and unsafe conditions promptly. Must have and maintain, without interruption, required certifications and licenses. Works assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policies. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High school diploma/GED. Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in sanitation, solid waste collection, public works operations, or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B and a good driving record. Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying materials, kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. PREFERRED: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Previous municipal sanitation experience.
The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.

Salary: $18.55 - $23.50 per hour