Residential Solid Waste Helper

Job Title

To safely collect residential refuse throughout the City while driving a large commercial truck (over 26,000 pounds GVWR) as part of a two-man collection crew under the direction of a Solid Waste Crew Chief and Solid Waste Supervisor. To clean, maintain and perform minor repairs on issued truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

Operate large residential refuse collection vehicles (requiring a Commercial License) throughout the City to collect City refuse.

Must be able to take instruction, direction, and supervision from the Solid Waste Crew Chief.

Operate heavy-duty hydraulic systems and controls on truck to successfully complete daily duties and tasks.

Perform maintenance and repair tasks on truck issued each day; grease and lubricate all moving parts; check and replace any necessary fluid.

Deliver collection vehicles to the transfer station.

Complete daily duties in allotted time and in a safe manner.

Assigned route must be kept clean and maintained to meet Division Standards.

Provide assistance and support to all department programs which effect solid waste collection.

Pick up and dispose of residential waste as required throughout the City of Mesquite.

Pick up large items to be disposed of such as furniture.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: No experience is required; however, continuous heavy lifting will be required while performing the three-hour on-the-job assessment if chosen to continue in the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates: Must have a valid Class-C driver's license. Must be able to possess a valid Class-B CDL with an air brake endorsement before the end of your six-month probationary period. Failure to obtain a Class-B CDL driver's license with an air brake endorsement within six months of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Benefits: Full Time Employees: The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance. The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy. The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee. Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions. Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.