Field Service Worker III

City of Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Denton is seeking a dedicated individual for the safe operation of equipment in municipal solid waste management. Responsibilities include waste collection, equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, effective communication skills, and preferably be bilingual in Spanish and English. This role requires a valid Class 'C' Driver's License and the ability to perform physical tasks in a field environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a field services environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and unloads solid waste including garbage and recyclables.
• Operates compactor and performs routine maintenance checks.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic mechanisms

Rake

Shovel

Broom

Job description

This requisition expires on May 23, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of equipment to collect/dispose/process municipal solid waste.Essential Functions:

• Picks up and unloads solid waste including but not limited to garbage and recyclables
• Assists driver while they are backing the vehicle
• Steam cleans and washes trucks and equipment
• Performs delivery, in-field maintenance, and inventory tracking of containers
• Performs routine maintenance, pre/post operation equipment checks (oil, gas, etc.)
• Operates compactor, mechanical and hydraulic mechanisms
• Picks up litter
• May be required to drive an assigned vehicle to respond to service calls
• Inspects and checks equipment before and after use, performs maintenance activities and reports problems to supervisor
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with one year of experience in a field services environment

OR

• Two years solid waste experience

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Additional years of experience in a field services environment
• Preference may be given to applicants with a Texas commercial driver’s license

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law).
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Rotating work schedule Monday through Sunday (10-hour shifts), 1 pm until 12 am

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (
Task: Code:
1. Standing: E
2. Sitting: I
3. Walking: E
4. Lifting: E
5. Carrying: E
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: I
8. Fine Dexterity: I
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: E
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: E
13. Twisting: E
14. Climbing: E
15. Balancing: E
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: E
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of hydraulic mechanisms, rake, shovel, broom, etc.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in a field services environment.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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