Waste Collection Technician (Heavy Lifting)

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene is seeking a position focused on heavy manual labor for residential and commercial refuse collection, brush removal, and bulky item disposal, performed under general supervision and in accordance with safety standards and city policies.

The role supports safe operation of refuse collection equipment and maintains clean, safe collection routes. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and lifting heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manual work is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and load heavy items and bulky waste.
• Operates equipment mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse material.
• Guide the driver/operator in movement of refuse trucks in alleys and street pick up locations.
• Cut limbs, brush, and related growths, which interfere with the safe movement of Solid Waste vehicles in alleys.
• Pick up and empty refuse containers into vehicles; return containers to original locations.
• Load loose debris and brush piles into Solid Waste vehicles.
• Identify defective containers for repair.
• Operate a personal or City vehicle to perform business operations.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Safety procedures

Refuse collection ops

Basic computer use

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Hydraulic compactors

Job description

City of Abilene is seeking a position focused on heavy manual labor for residential and commercial refuse collection, brush removal, and bulky item disposal, performed under general supervision and in accordance with safety standards and city policies.

The role supports safe operation of refuse collection equipment and maintains clean, safe collection routes. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and lifting heavy loads.