Solid Waste Equipment Operator - Route Specialist

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene seeks an Equipment Operator I/II to operate solid waste collection equipment on assigned routes, load materials, and maintain cleanliness of vehicles and routes. The role includes routine inspections, reporting safety concerns, and following division safety rules to ensure timely collection and disposal of waste.

Typical duties include completing paperwork, reading maps, and training others while maintaining a safe driving record and cooperating with team members in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience operating large commercial equipment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate trash collection or recycling vehicles and related equipment.
• Pickup trash, brush, litter, bulky items, and recycling materials.
• Read street maps and route sheets to locate destinations.
• Perform basic vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Solid waste equipment

Safety practices

Reading maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Texas

Job description

City of Abilene seeks an Equipment Operator I/II to operate solid waste collection equipment on assigned routes, load materials, and maintain cleanliness of vehicles and routes. The role includes routine inspections, reporting safety concerns, and following division safety rules to ensure timely collection and disposal of waste.

Typical duties include completing paperwork, reading maps, and training others while maintaining a safe driving record and cooperating with team members in a fast-paced