What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Equipment Operator position at City of Tyler?
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.
- Driving disposal truck.
- Collect solid waste from residences and commercial stops.
- Operate controls on trucks.
- Deliver and dump waste at landfill.
- Perform minor maintenance on trucks.
- Supervises crew members.
- Trains helpers in safe method of work.
- Fill out daily report.
- Checks for repairs needed on vehicles.
- Oversees vehicle maintenance.
- Communicates on radio.
- Work requires being onsite or in route to various locations in a city vehicle.
- Other duties as assigned.
Needed Skills:
- Must have knowledge of operation of disposal truck; mechanical operation of truck; and Tyler city streets and route to be covered.
- Must know safety requirements and practices.
- Must have knowledge of filling out reports; and rules and regulations of city streets; and knowledge, ability, and skill to distinguish between trash, garbage, and hazardous waste.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language; carry out oral and/or written instructions; stand, walk, sit 4-10 hours daily; lift, carry, push, pull, balance, reach, and handle 75 lbs. for several minutes; supervise crew members; operate safely; climb in and out of truck frequently.
- Must have stamina to work 10 - 12 hours daily if necessary.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public, using a telephone or radio.
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.
Salary : $20
