Austin Resource Recovery Operator (Underpass/Clean Creeks)

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Key Responsibilities

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,

Requirements Summary

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.

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About This Position

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.

Responsibilities

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

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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.
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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.
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Learns and follows routes, reads street maps, and micro-routes to locate route destinations.
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Assists in training others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles, as required by management.
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Operates Water Truck, Rear-Loading Refuse Truck, Dump Truck, and other Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) vehicles and equipment as needed.
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Performs basic vehicle inspections and maintenance and maintains vehicle records.
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Uses hand tools such as backpack blower, rake, shovel, and sweep to stack, load, and unload smaller debris and litter.
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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.
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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.
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Follows safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations.
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Assists other ARR crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and performs the tasks of ARR Associates and Operator Trainees as needed.

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.

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

Requirements

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

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.

The Austin Resource Recovery Underpass and Clean Creek Operators are responsible for general litter removal from creeks and other watersheds, as well as the daily cleaning of illegal dumpsites, rights-of-way, underpass sites, and homeless encampments. As members of the Underpass and Clean Creek teams, these positions will operate Crew Cabs and Rear Loader vehicles and perform required pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on equipment.

Operators will collect hand‑picked litter and bulk items from active and inactive encampment sites. This position requires tasks such as boarding and exiting the cab of a refuse collection truck and stepping on and off the rear step using hand and foot holds while pulling your own body weight. The work involves continual stretching, bending, and stooping and is performed outdoors. Work is performed outdoors in extreme heat, cold, and other inclement weather.

This position works Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with some weekends, holidays, and special events as required.

Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Employee will be required to work holidays, after hours, weekends, seasonal shift changes and other areas due to business needs.

What We Offer

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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.

Physical requirements for Operational Positions:
The employee is required to perform the following tasks during the normal course of an approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hour day, four (4) to six (6) days a week.

✓This position involves sitting while driving a commercial refuse vehicle as well as entering or exiting the cab and the rear step of the truck using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches around 1250 times per day. The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. The position requires constant standing and grasping of hand holds roughly 32-54 inches from step to handle while riding on the back of the truck with frequent stops. This will involve continuous use of arms, shoulders, legs and feet to operate drive/steering inputs. Additionally, the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle, while pushing/pulling 50+ pound refuse containers or throwing items into a refuse truck at approximately 5 feet high.

✓This position walks from house to house to retrieve carts, brush, bulk, and bags for approximately 8-10 hours during a normal workday and works in extreme heat, cold, rain and other bad weather. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts, oils, fumes/odors/gases, noise, repetitive motions and vibration which expose joints and muscles to vibration and shock produced by the truck as well as walking near traffic, uneven surfaces, mud, snow, ice or rain daily. Employees may come in contact with blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

✓Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and other equipment. Additionally, listening while driving is necessary to hear emergency vehicles and other issues with traffic or operational equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and citizens.

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.

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.