Solid Waste Truck Driver Trainee

Temporary position located at various locations within the City of El Paso, TX. This role may lead to a permanent position with the City of El Paso.

About the Role

Under immediate supervision, attend and complete classroom and field training in the operation of Refuse Trucks and other related Solid Waste Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Attend training in solid waste truck driver functions, including:
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Safety and emergency practices
  • Proper backing procedures
  • Disposal procedures
  • Performing pre/post trip inspections
  • Defensive driving
  • Departmental requirements, policies, and procedures
  • Solid waste ordinance and standard operating procedures
  • Traffic laws
  • Planning and executing collection routes
  • Public relations and customer service skills

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience operating light or medium trucks or related automotive equipment.
• Valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
• Incumbents of positions requiring a CDL or of a safety-sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing and may be required to pass physical qualification examinations in accordance with federal regulations.
• Ability to read and follow maps, perform basic math, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow schedules.

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance:
  • Self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits.
  • Basic Life Insurance Coverage available at no cost to eligible employees.
  • Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  • Access to mental health sessions, therapy, and trained counselors for coping with life’s stressors.
• Wellness Program:
  • Wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, and more.
• Tuition Assistance Program:
  • Encourages personal and professional development by sharing educational costs for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
  • Available to employees who have successfully completed their original probation.
• Vacation Leave:
  • Eligibility after six months of employment for regular employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
  • Accrual rates per pay period:
    • 0 - 5 years of service: 3.70 hours (12 days per year)
    • >5 - 15 years of service: 5.24 hours (17 days per year)
    • >15 years of service: 6.16 hours (20 days per year)
• Sick Leave:
  • Accrued in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
• Accident Leave:
  • Applies to occupational injuries and diseases occurring on or after the adoption date of the ordinance.
• Pregnancy Leave:
  • Treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
  • Use of accumulated sick leave, followed by unpaid leave or use of annual leave.
• Legal Holidays:
  • New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Holiday, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Employee's Birthday.
  • Additional holidays may be designated by City Council.

Pay

$32,760.00 - $47,174.40 Annually