Solid Waste Collection Technician - Full-Time

Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo seeks a versatile Utility Worker – Collection to perform general unskilled manual tasks in household refuse collection and related site maintenance at transfer stations, paint shop, and landfill. This weather-essential role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting drivers, operating basic equipment, performing repairs and cleanup, and supporting various facilities tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have basic reading/writing skills and ability to follow directions.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Picks up plastic bags and debris from curb and places them in rear of truck.
• Directs driver in backing and unloading of trucks on route and transfer station.
• Assists in loading brush truck by stacking brush and debris or operating equipment.
• Helps in cleaning of truck (interior and exterior).
• Maintains transfer station, paint shop and landfill areas.
• Performs dumpster repairs, painting, fence repairs, and litter control as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Eighth Grade completion

Tools

Chipper

Rear loader

Backhoe

Tractors

Pickup

Recycling truck

Trailers

Pitchfork

Shovel

Rake

Metal shear

Airless paint sprayer

Grinder

Job description

The City of Amarillo seeks a versatile Utility Worker – Collection to perform general unskilled manual tasks in household refuse collection and related site maintenance at transfer stations, paint shop, and landfill. This weather-essential role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting drivers, operating basic equipment, performing repairs and cleanup, and supporting various facilities tasks under supervision.