Solid Waste & Recycling - Recycle Center Specialist

Abilene; Abilene, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Abilene Environmental Recycling Center is seeking a dependable Recycle Center Specialist to operate front loaders, grinders, and other recycling equipment. You will support safety training, perform routine maintenance, and assist with grounds upkeep in a busy municipal setting.

Strong reading/writing skills and basic cash handling experience are needed. A High school diploma or GED is required, and a Texas Class B CDL is preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience with operating recycling program equipment and safe procedures.
• Ability to read and write records and reports accurately.
• Basic customer service skills and cash handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate front loader, grinder, wheel loaders, and roll-off trucks as assigned.
• Provide basic supervision when training new staff on safe operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tractors and loaders as directed.
• Maintain grounds and assist in chiping and mulch loading tasks.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Customer service

Reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Tyler Enterprise Cashiering

Job description

Solid Waste & Recycling - Recycle Center Specialist

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

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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 arerequired 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:

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

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