Route Operator - Sanitation

City of Maypearl; Cleburne (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleburne seeks a skilled operator to run a hydraulic collection vehicle, perform daily maintenance, and ensure routes are completed per instructions. Responsibilities include loading waste, operating heavy equipment, and handling computer input and customer service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of related experience, and the ability to learn Scale software. CDL license with airbrake or eligibility within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; 1 year related experience or equivalent
• Experience preferred in driving large trucks and manual labor
• Ability to learn Scale transaction computer program and other computer processes

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle with hydraulic collection mechanism and complete daily maintenance/checklists
• Load garbage into trucks and assist in cleanup of vehicle daily
• Follow safety policies and ensure route is completed as instructed
• Operate various heavy-duty equipment and vehicles and perform computer input/customer service
• Read maps to navigate city routes and communicate with coworkers and customers

Skills

Safety standards

Scale software

Heavy equipment operation

Map reading

Communication

Relationship building

Hazard awareness

General maintenance

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of experience and training

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.