Recycling Center Heavy Equipment Operator

Abilene; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene Environmental Recycling Center is seeking a dedicated equipment operator to perform a variety of tasks including operating front loaders, roll-off trucks, and grinders. The role supports recycling routes and campus grounds maintenance.

The position requires a Texas Class B CDL and the ability to work safely around heavy equipment, with training provided for new staff and a focus on teamwork and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Class B CDL Driver’s License required.
• Experience operating Commercial Roll Off Vehicles, Wheel Loaders and farm-type tractors preferred.
• 1 year utilizing business computers, email, POS terminals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of offsite recycle routes operating a roll-off or front loader truck.
• Perform daily and weekly preventive maintenance on the farm tractor and wheel loaders.
• Maintain and repair building and grounds; manage tree limb service areas for safety and appearance.
• Operate a tractor with front loading bucket or wheel loader for chipping operations, mulch loading and grounds maintenance.
• Perform or assist in tree limb grinding operations and complete offsite recycle collection routes.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions, accidents, and injuries to supervisor.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Record keeping

Safe driving

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tyler Enterprise Cashiering

Excel

Job description

City of Abilene Environmental Recycling Center is seeking a dedicated equipment operator to perform a variety of tasks including operating front loaders, roll-off trucks, and grinders. The role supports recycling routes and campus grounds maintenance.

The position requires a Texas Class B CDL and the ability to work safely around heavy equipment, with training provided for new staff and a focus on teamwork and service excellence.