Responsible for operating a variety of solid waste vehicles to collect and transport solid waste and recycling materials to the transfer station and/or landfill for disposal on a daily basis. Perform physically demanding duties during strenuous weather conditions. Primarily responsible for operating a Roll-Off truck in the Commercial Services Division. Also, responsible for the efficient operation and care of assigned equipment.
Pay Range Depending on qualifications and experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Maintain the functionality, appearance and safety of the equipment and/or facilities such as Transfer Station or Recycling Center in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Remove and transport solid waste or recyclable materials for commercial businesses to transfer stations or landfill.
Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles.
Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily work sheet for equipment operated.
Keep work location and vehicle in order.
Respond to customer relations problems.
Assist disabled residents and customers with refuse container removal as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
6 months related experience with a variety of solid waste collection and transport vehicles
Class B Commercial Driver’s License
Ability to lift 50 pounds several times daily
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Class A Commercial Driver’s License
1-3 years experience with a variety of solid waste and other automotive equipment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
General knowledge of safety standard practices governing the operation of vehicles
General knowledge of relevant traffic laws
General knowledge of the principles, operation and servicing of trucks and related automotive equipment
Skill to operate controls for required equipment
Ability to properly use, operate and care for tools, equipment and materials
Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
Ability to read and understand vehicle operator’s manual
Ability to read and use city maps and documentation
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license
Completion of a defensive driving course within six (6) months from date of hire
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent drives a vehicle from stop to stop and frequently exits and enters vehicle while collecting solid waste and/or recycling materials; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions. 8-10 hours of drive time on a daily basis in all weather conditions. Must possess sufficient vision to accurately read written and typed documents. Ability to lift and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times daily.
Garland is where things are made. Products, careers and opportunities are made here. Friendships that last a lifetime are made here, and generations of families have made this part of Texas their home.
As early as the mid-1800s, settlers began arriving in what is now Garland. The pioneers found the black soil ideal for cotton and the communities of Duck Creek and Embree thrived on that crop. In 1886, two railroad lines built depots in the area. Eventually those two communities combined and became Garland, officially incorporated in 1891.
Garland enjoys a rich history that has shaped it into the thriving metropolitan-area city that offers its residents and businesses a high quality of life, excellent educational and workforce development opportunities, and is enhanced by community leadership and partners. Garland is proud of its affordable and business-friendly climate.
