Solid Waste & Recycling - Recycle Center Specialist

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Abilene is seeking a capable Recycling Center Specialist to operate front loaders, roll-off trucks and grinders, and train staff in safe operation of routes. The role involves preventive maintenance, grounds upkeep, and ensuring safety compliance across recycling operations.

Required high school diploma or GED and a Texas Class B CDL; 18 months of relevant equipment experience preferred; strong customer service and accurate record keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year using business computers, email, POS terminals preferred.
• 18 months experience operating Commercial Roll Off Vehicles, Wheel Loaders and farm-type tractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of offsite recycle routes operating a roll-off or front loader truck.
• Perform daily and weekly preventive maintenance on farm tractor and wheel loaders.
• Maintain buildings and grounds; manage tree limb service areas for safety and appearance.
• Operate tractors/front loaders to assist in chipping, mulch loading, and grounds maintenance.
• Perform or assist in tree limb grinding operations and offsite recycle collection routes.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries.

Skills

Operate equipment

Safe driving

Customer service

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tyler Enterprise Cashiering

Excel

POS Terminals

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision to perform a variety of operations at the City of Abilene Environmental Recycling Center. These duties include but are not limited to the operation of a front loader collection vehicle, operation of the horizontal grinder, operation of wheeled loaders, and the operation of a commercial roll-off truck. Providing technical supervision while training new solid waste employees on the safe operation of collection routes.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision.

Important And Essential Duties

• Assists in the collection of the offsite recycle routes operating a roll-off or front loader truck.
• Performs the daily and weekly preventive maintenance on the farm tractor, and wheel loaders.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to the building and grounds; maintains the tree limb service areas to ensure safety and appearance.
• Operates a tractor with front loading bucket or wheel loader to assist in chipping operations, mulch loading, and grounds maintenance.
• Performs or assists in the tree limb grinding operations and in the completion of the offsite recycle collection routes.
• Follow all safety rules and report unsafe working conditions, accidents, and injuries to supervisor.

Other Job Related Duties

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Operating characteristics and servicing of refuse handling equipment.
• Work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations.
• Applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Customer Service and Cash Handling.

Skill To

Operate and maintain a variety of tools, materials, and equipment used in the recycling program.

Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Ability To

• Learn and understand recycling principles and equipment.
• Acquire specialized tasks from technical manuals.
• Read, write and maintain accurate records.
• Use Basic Computer Programs including Excel and Tyler Enterprise Cashiering.
• Speak clearly in demonstrating proper procedures and conveying center policies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience

• Previous small hand tools, power tools, and manual work experience is required.
• 18 months of experience operating Commercial Roll Off Vehicles, Wheel Loaders and farm-type tractors is preferred.
• 1 year Utilizing Business Computers, Email, Point of Sale Terminals experience preferred.

Education/Training

A high school diploma or GED is required.

License Or Certificate

A valid Texas Class B CDL Driver’s License is required.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
• ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
• _X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
• ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
• ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as

As The Overall Frequency Of The Task

Codes for how often

• N = No
• E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

• _M__ Standing
• _M_ Sitting
• _I__ Walking
• _I__ Lifting
• _I_ Carrying
• _M__ Pushing/Pulling
• _I__ Overhead Work
• _E_ Fine Dexterity
• _I__ Kneeling
• _I__ Crouching
• _I__ Crawling
• _I__ Bending
• _M_ Twisting
• _I_ Climbing
• _I__ Balancing
• _E__ Vision
• _E__ Hearing
• _E__ Talking
• ___ Other: _____________________

Job Details

• Job Family Recycle Center Specialist
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Driver
• Hiring Min Rate 21.16 USD
• Hiring Max Rate 25.39 USD

Solid Waste & Recycling, 149 Gann St, Abilene, Texas, United States of America