LABORER - SOLID WASTE

City of Bellaire; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bellaire is seeking a Laborer - Solid Waste to collect residential refuse and support the Driver on a daily route. The role emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and efficient waste removal services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with no prior experience required (though some solid waste experience is preferred). Training will cover truck operations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior work experience required, but solid waste experience preferred.
• Must follow safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect residential refuse city-wide using a large commercial truck.
• Safely load waste and carry bags and containers for disposal.
• Ride on the garbage truck to assist the Driver on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanisms, levers, and controls for loading and compressing refuse.
• Clean, maintain, and perform minor repairs on the truck.
• Interact courteously with customers and dispatchers to ensure timely service.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable items and clean spill areas per safety standards.
• Complete pre- and post-operation inspections and report safety issues.
• Maintain productivity standards for efficient customer service.
• Collect bags/approved items from residents' homes.
• Clean the outside of the truck, grease bearings, and clean equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LABORER - SOLID WASTE’s role within the big picture of the City’s overall success.Performs semi-skilled and manual labor, collecting residential refuse, and assisting the Driver in ensuring prompt and courteous waste removal services.LABORER - SOLID WASTE functions include but are not limited to the following:Waste Collection and Disposal:Collect residential refuse throughout the city using a large commercial truck.Safely load waste and carry bags and containers for disposal.Vehicle Operation and Maintenance:Ride on the garbage truck to assist the Driver on a designated route.Operate packing mechanisms, levers, and handles for loading and compressing refuse.Clean, maintain, and perform minor repairs on the issued truck.Customer Service and Route Completion:Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely and professional service.Monitor waste for unacceptable items and clean spill areas according to safety standards.Complete pre- and post-operation inspections, reporting safety issues as needed.Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for efficient customer service.Route Completion and Cleaning:Collect bags or approved items from residents' homes.Clean the outside of the truck, grease truck bearings, and clean equipment.Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: No previous relevant work experience is required, but previous solid waste experience is preferred.Supervisory: No previous supervisory experience is required.Certifications/Licenses: None