ARR Operator (Carts)

ARR Operator (Carts)

Under general supervision, this position operates vehicles and equipment and performs general labor in the collection and disposal of trash and recyclables or the recovery and processing of resources.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Picks up, processes, or disposes of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, re-use items, or compostable items and dumps collected materials at designated dump sites/landfill. Maintains dedicated bus lanes and bikeways on residential and major streets in City of Austin.
• Pre-trips all vehicles and heavy equipment, as required by management; maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records; and completes paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection activities.
• Learns and follows routes, reads street maps, and micro-routes to locate route destinations.
• Assists in training others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles, as required by management.
• Operates Water Truck, Rear-Loading Refuse Truck, Dump Truck, and other Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Performs basic vehicle inspections and maintenance and maintains vehicle records.
• Uses hand tools such as backpack blower, rake, shovel, and sweep to stack, load, and unload smaller debris and litter.
• Decides whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly. Provides information to customers when appropriate. Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature.
• Cleans up illegal dump sites, parkland, targeted encampment sites and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the City of Austin.
• Follows safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations.
• Assists other ARR crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and performs the tasks of ARR Associates and Operator Trainees as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others.
• Skill in operating power tools.
• Skill in using small hand tools.
• Skill in learning simple tasks.
• Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed.
• Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to operate required vehicles safely.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions.

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year of driving experience with a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) in any field.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License.
• Must obtain required endorsements within 120 days of employment, as required by position.
• To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience operating a gooseneck trailer or other combination vehicle with a valid commercial driver's license for the safe transport of carts, containers, and equipment.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience using hand tools, power tools, and pressure washers to clean, repair, and maintain carts and equipment.

Notes to Candidate:

Current City of Austin employees must apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. Applications submitted outside of the internal Workday Jobs Hub will not be considered for an interview.

Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is a department of the City of Austin with over 530 employees. We provide essential services that protect people and our planet. We collect recycling, composting, trash, large brush, bulk items, household hazardous waste and dead animals. We also sweep the streets, offer Austin and Travis County residents a service to recycle and safely dispose of household hazardous waste and provide community outreach and education. ARR is driving the global transformation of traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Learn more at AustinRecycles.com.

This role will require daily interaction with customers. They may be assigned to drive a stake bed truck, operate a pickup truck with a self-contained hydraulic dumper unit, but will primarily drive a pickup truck and pull a gooseneck trailer with a heavy load, transporting containers, and loading/unloading carts from the service trailer. They will work in all types of weather (i.e., cold, wet, hot, etc.) and will be on their feet, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying carts, containers, and equipment up to 50 lbs. for a majority of the workday. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask.

Days/Hours:

Monday Friday, 6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Employee will be required to work holidays, after hours, weekends, seasonal shift changes and other areas due to business needs.

Salary: $23.76 $27.32 per hour

Location: 10108 FM 812, Austin, Texas 78719

Criminal Background Investigation: This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation.

Additional Information: A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.

Benefits:

Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Learn more about City of Austin benefits.

This position is considered an essential position, which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns.

Application: When completing the City of Austin employment application: A detailed and complete job application is required and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. If you are applying for a driving position that requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL), please list ALL CDL employers on your application. This information is used to determine your salary for CDL jobs.

References and Employment Verification: If selected you will be required to provide three professional references, with one being your current or most recent supervisor.

Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes.

Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

Veterans: Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Driving Requirement: This position requires a Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License and must obtain required endorsements within 120 days of employment. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months and must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.

NOTE: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Important Note to Applicants