Solid Waste Driver

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa, through its Public Works Department, seeks a Solid Waste Driver to operate specialized trucks and heavy equipment for waste collection and related duties.

The role emphasizes safe operation, equipment maintenance, and courteous public interaction, with required CDL Class B and compliance with city policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years' experience operating heavy equipment, preferably with the City of Odessa.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and equipment to collect and transfer solid waste; empties trash containers.
• Maintains and cleans equipment; reports defects and maintenance needs.
• Follows safety procedures; reports hazards, incidents, and injuries.
• Maintains regular attendance and interacts professionally with the public and City staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related information.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years heavy equipment experience

Job description

Solid Waste Driver

Summary: Under basic supervision, operates specialized trucks and heavy motorized equipment used for a variety of job functions at Solid Waste division of the Public Works Department (PWD); operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Operates a variety of machinery to move and transfer solid waste, refuse, and discarded materials; operates specialized vehicles for collection and emptying of trash containers.


• Maintains and cleans equipment and reports mechanical defects and vehicle maintenance needs.


• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.


• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.


• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.


• 2 year's work experience operating heavy equipment, preferably with the City of Odessa OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of

• Operation, maintenance, and capabilities of heavy power-driven equipment.


• Safety policies and standards, and safe driving practices in public streets.

Skill in

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, vehicle inspection procedures, and making minor adjustments to operating controls.


• Following standard operating and safety procedures and verbal and written instructions.


• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

License and certification requirements

• Texas State Commercial Driver's License Class B is required


• Special vehicle training and licensing may be required.

Physical demands and working environment

Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires constant physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.