Solid Waste Operator I/II/III

About the role

Welcome to the City of New Braunfels, where we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the City of New Braunfels Public Works department in the Solid Waste division. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under close supervision, you will perform skilled and semiskilled work operating and driving solid waste and recycling collection equipment and vehicles, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

As a Solid Waste Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in providing high-quality solid waste and recycling collection services to the public, according to City ordinances, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Collecting solid waste, green waste, and recyclable materials from residential and commercial sites on established routes.
• Driving, operating, and maintaining specialized vehicles, power equipment, tools, and other solid waste collection equipment.
• Performing complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections according to division guidelines and identifying and reporting mechanical problems.
• Cleaning and performing routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
• Reading and following route information and servicing each customer as identified on the route.
• Completing required daily logs and reports.
• Attending all relevant training, including quarterly all-staff meetings.
• Following all standard operating procedures (SOPs) as instructed.
• Performing traffic control activities as needed and reporting safety hazards and traffic problems.
• Utilizing proper safety precautions in all work performed and recognizing, avoiding, and immediately reporting unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.

As a Solid Waste Operator II, you will also:

• Demonstrate proficiency in safely and efficiently operating assigned vehicle types.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the proper, safe, and efficient operation of at least two different collection vehicles.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with citizens and fellow employees.
• Demonstrate geographic knowledge of the City, local and regional traffic patterns, road systems, and locations of landmarks and buildings.

As a Solid Waste Operator III, you will also:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the proper, safe, and efficient operation of a minimum of five of the six types of collection vehicles.
• Maintain a safe driving record with limited accidents.
• Demonstrate the desire and ability to take on a more active role in the day-to-day operations of the division.
• Demonstrate the desire and ability to develop as a leader in the division, displaying a team-first mentality.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ work experience operating solid waste and/or recycling collection vehicles and equipment.
• Valid Class B Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with insurable record.

Skills

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and motorized equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Identifying mechanical problems.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written for positive relationships with employees, citizens, and the general public.

Benefits

Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution.
• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year.
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year.
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Bilingual pay offered.
• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available.

Pay

The hiring salary range is:

• Solid Waste Operator I: $19.75 - $23.70.
• Solid Waste Operator II: $20.55 - $24.66.
• Solid Waste Operator III: $21.36 - $25.63.