Route Operator: Heavy-Duty Trash Collection

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

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