Solid Waste Equipment Operator

City of College Station; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Station is seeking a Solid Waste Equipment Operator to operate a range of collection vehicles on assigned routes, ensuring safety and efficient service for residents.

Under general supervision, you will perform preventive maintenance, conduct pre/post-trip inspections, document routes, and respond to service issues while supporting emergency operations and after-hours coverage as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Class B CDL required.
• Willingness to work after-hours, weekends and holidays.
• Emergency response readiness expected.
• Basic computer skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of solid waste collection equipment on assigned daily routes.
• Ensure safety of people, property and equipment by following safety procedures.
• Check daily work assignments and document route information; communicate issues to customers as needed.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and preventative maintenance; report malfunctions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; ensure mobile camera system works.
• Coordinate sequencing of new customer accounts and document service verifications.
• Report injuries, incidents or property damage to supervisor; participate in safety training.

Skills

Emergency response readiness

Customer service

Evening/weekends/holidays availability

Basic computer competency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Class B CDL

Job description

Description

Under general supervision of the Solid Waste Supervisor, the Solid Waste Equipment Operator, is responsible for operating a variety of motorized equipment in the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste.

Principal Duties

• Current CDL holders are eligible for a $1,500 hire-on bonus.
• Operate a variety of solid waste collection equipment to include rear-end load truck, semi-automated rural rear-end load truck, open-top brush/rubbish truck, and boom-type brush/rubbish truck on an assigned daily route performing solid waste collection activities, ensuring the safety of others, city equipment, and private property by following the proper safety procedures and by watching for pedestrians, overhead utility lines and/or other obstructions.
• Responsible for checking daily work assignments, maintaining and documenting a daily route sheet of collection information, notifying customers of collection issues by utilizing tagging procedures, and reporting collection related service issues and/or concerns.
• Perform routine checks on collection equipment to ensure operational efficiency and good operating condition; perform preventative maintenance checks; identify and report equipment malfunctions; clean assigned collection vehicle, as needed to include washing and lubricating vehicle.
• Perform daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and report any minor/major repairs to fleet shop as needed. Assure mobile camera system operational functionality.
• Responsible for sequencing new customer accounts, report collection issues, complete documentation for customer service verification in vehicle routing system.
• Report any personnel injuries, vehicle incidents, or damage to property or containers to immediate supervisor.
• Participate in all required training including safety, environmental compliance, and hazardous waste identification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Available for emergency response and catastrophic weather events
• Available for after hour support as needed and/or required, which includes evening, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Two (2) years experience driving a commercial vehicle
• Previous work experience in solid waste collection operations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer competency

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

Drug Screening

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position posted until filled or closing date.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer