Solid Waste Operator-CDL | Commercial

city of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waco is seeking a reliable candidate to operate heavy equipment or sanitation trucks in support of the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division. The position involves transporting materials to the landfill, transfer station, and recycling center under supervision.

Essential duties include operating trucks or heavy equipment, maintaining safety standards, and potentially responding after hours during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Texas Class B CDL required within 90 days.
• Written permit required at time of application.
• 6 months of heavy equipment operations and/or commercial vehicle experience.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate sanitation trucks for solid waste collection to the City landfill, transfer station, and recycling center; follow safety regulations and maintain logs.
• Operate specialized heavy equipment at landfill or transfer station; monitor work environment for safety and inspect/maintain equipment.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in emergencies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Commercial vehicle operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary is $23.1866 hourly, depending on qualifications

City of Waco Seeks

A reliable candidate capable of operating specialized heavy equipment and collection vehicles to support commercial solid waste collection operations for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division.

Job Summary

Under basic supervision, performs one of the following assignments based on operational needs: (1) operates sanitation trucks to collect and transport materials to the City landfill, transfer station, and recycling center; OR (2) operates specialized heavy equipment at the City landfill or transfer station disposal facilities. Employees are assigned to one function and are not expected to perform both simultaneously. Work is performed for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division (SWD).

Qualifications

Required:

• Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License within 90 Days
• Applicant must hold a written permit at the time of application
• 6 months of heavy equipment operations and/or commercial vehicle experience

Preferred:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Essential Functions

• Positions assigned to Collections: Collects solid waste, refuse, bulky items, and recyclable materials and transports materials to the City landfill, transfer station, and recycling center; operates sanitation trucks in accordance with all safety regulations; performs manual labor tasks as needed; maintains daily work logs and records; provides customer service as needed; performs duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Positions assigned to the Landfill: Operates specialized heavy equipment to move, grade, and cover landfill and transfer station materials; monitors work environment for safety and continually screens all materials at the landfill in order to identify hazardous and prohibited waste; utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment according to City standards.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.