Assists in providing mobile repairs to containers used in commercial operations. Drives a medium duty truck containing a portable welder, cutting torch and/or other small tools necessary to repair all metal containers primarily used by commercial customers.

 Assists in performing welding repairs off site as needed on metal containers, such as lids, doors, bottoms, and fork loops.

 Drives and operates the container hauler vehicle with lifting forks used to deliver empty dumpster containers to a customer, or to retrieve and return containers to stock when accounts are closed.

Performs repairs on the polyethylene (plastic) roll-out containers used in residential operations. Replace lids, wheels, lifting bar, and hardware as needed.

Operates shop equipment when repairing metal containers in the Container Services Shop. Washes, cleans, repairs, and places decals on dumpsters as required.

Operates electric/gas welding equipment.

Conducts daily inspection of trucks and welding equipment. Ensures safety before operation.

Performs operator level or preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle and equipment.

Maintains radio or other communications with the supervisor and/or office.

Complies with safety rules, policies, and procedures. Uses and wears personal protective equipment and clothing, and complies with safe working controls.

Performs duties of welder, solid waste worker, and roll-off operator as necessary, when qualified.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, if required, and comply with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred. 
2. Six (6) months of general labor experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1.  Working knowledge of welding operations;
2. Working knowledge of safety operations;
3. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
4. Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, and supervisors.
5. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Texas Class B CDL or obtain one within 60 days of hire.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including container hauler, welding truck, roll-off truck, arc welder, oxy acetylene welder and cutting torch, grinder, cut-off saw, drill, winch and hand tools, radio, and safety equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee is required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl.

The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position is a safety sensitive position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.