FT - Route Operator - Sanitation

City of Cleburne; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleburne is seeking a skilled operator for municipal waste collection. The role involves driving a vehicle with a hydraulic collection system, performing daily maintenance, and loading garbage into trucks while maintaining vehicle cleanliness.

Applicants should be capable of operating heavy equipment, reading maps for routes, and communicating effectively. A Class B CDL with Airbrake endorsement or ability to obtain within 90 days is required, with willingness to work in varied weather

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand safety standards and prevent hazards.
• Ability to operate Scale transaction software and related computer processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle equipped with a hydraulic collection mechanism.
• Complete daily maintenance and safety checklists.
• Load garbage into trucks and assist in daily vehicle cleanup.
• Operate heavy equipment on city streets while ensuring safety and following routes.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Map reading

Written communication

Customer service

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scale transaction software

Job description

Compensation - $22.32/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Skilled position involving the operation of vehicle equipped with a hydraulic collection mechanism; Completes daily maintenance and checklist; ensures route is completed as instructed; Follows all safety policies. Duties include loading garbage into trucks and assisting in clean-up of vehicle on a daily basis, operating various types of heavy-duty equipment and vehicles, and computer input and customer service.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to service and make minor repairs on equipment and to know safety standards and prevent hazards;
• Ability to learn Scale transaction computer program and other computer processes
• Ability to safely drive, back, and operate the heavy equipment on busy City streets paying close attention to other vehicles, pedestrians, team members, parked vehicles, overhead obstructions, tree limbs, etc.
• Ability to read a map to navigate the streets/routes for the City of Cleburne
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with mechanical, chemical, environmental and biological hazards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) years related experience; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred experience in driving large trucks and manual labor

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A Valid Class B Texas Commercial Driver License with Airbrake endorsement or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperatures swings, and inclement weather

Some exposure to odors, dust, fumes, and loud noises that are routinely encountered in trash collecting environment

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment including multi-line telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, shredder, printer, etc.

Track loader, motor grader, water truck, miscellaneous pumps, generators, tractor with batwing mower, zero turn mower and weed eater. Operates front-end loader, skid steer, refuse truck and other heavy equipment.

Ability to handle tools and equipment with both hands and all fingers.