Front/Side Loader Operator - Waste Collection

City of Weslaco; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Weslaco seeks a Sanitation Equipment Operator to collect and transport solid waste on assigned routes using side or front-end loader. The role reports to the Sanitation supervisor and may involve extended hours or weekend work as workload dictates.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, disposing at a landfill, maintaining records, and ensuring safety. A CDL A or B, a high school diploma or GED, and 10+ years of verifiable experience are required, with background checks and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• CDL Class A or B and insurable.
• 10+ years of verifiable experience.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Knowledge of Weslaco streets geography.
• Emergency Management/Incident Command training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to transport solid refuse on assigned routes.
• Travels to/from landfill to dispose of waste materials.
• Keeps records of work performed (vehicle checklists, repair reports).
• Responds to unusual sanitation issues and emergencies.
• Inspects and cleans sanitation equipment; performs safety checks daily.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Map reading & navigation

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Weslaco seeks a Sanitation Equipment Operator to collect and transport solid waste on assigned routes using side or front-end loader. The role reports to the Sanitation supervisor and may involve extended hours or weekend work as workload dictates.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, disposing at a landfill, maintaining records, and ensuring safety. A CDL A or B, a high school diploma or GED, and 10+ years of verifiable experience are required, with background checks and