Austin Resource Recovery Operator Trainee (Carts)

About This Position

Under close 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.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• →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.
• →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.
• →Operates Rear-Loading Refuse Truck and other Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) vehicles and equipment, as needed.
• →Performs basic vehicle inspections and maintenance and maintain 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 and responds to routine customer questions about work being performed.
• →Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature.
• →Cleans up illegal dump sites, parkland, targeted homeless encampment sites and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the city of Austin.
• →Follows all safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations.
• →Assists other ARR crews as directed and perform other duties as assigned.

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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• 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 read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions.

• One (1) year of experience performing general labor.

• Demonstrated experience operating work vehicles such as stake bed trucks, box trucks, towing and maneuvering trailers, or similar vehicles with a valid driver's license. 
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience using hand tools, power tools, and pressure washers to clean, repair, and maintain carts and equipment. 
• Experience performing physically demanding work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. 

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

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/or 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.

This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Applicants must possess and maintain the CDL required for the position in accordance with applicable Texas and federal requirements. Federal eligibility requirements for certain non-domiciled CDLs changed effective March 16, 2026. Applicants holding a non-domiciled CDL should review current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements and Texas Department of Public Safety CDL License requirements.

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.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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• Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License.
• To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

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.

• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.

• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.

• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.

• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.