Solid Waste & Recycling - Recycle Center Specialist

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Abilene Environmental Recycling Center is seeking a versatile equipment operator to run roll-off/front loader trucks and to supervise safe, efficient recycling operations. You will perform routine maintenance, help manage grounds, and support grinding and chipping activities across routes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with 18 months of related equipment experience preferred and basic computer skills for daily tasks and reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Refuse equipment operation

Safety practices

Customer service

Cash handling

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial roll-off trucks

Wheel loaders

Farm-type tractors

Job description

General 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.

General 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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

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:

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

• ___ 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

• 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: _____________________