Posting number: 995313
Department: Solid Waste
Job classification: Commercial Equipment Operator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Sanitation, Transportation, Waste Management, Drivers
To operate a solid waste disposal truck in order to pick up load and dispose of garbage or non-combustible rubbish from residential and commercial locations.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred, plus over one (1) year of experience driving a heavy vehicle such as a dump truck, garbage truck or a hauling vehicle. Must possess a valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with air brake endorsement, and clear driving record. Must be available to work any shift as assigned.
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
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