Solid Waste Truck Driver Trainee

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.

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.

Typical Duties

Attend and complete classroom and field training in the operation of Refuse Trucks and related Solid Waste Equipment. Involves:

• Attend training in solid waste truck driver functions
• 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
• Standard operating procedures
• Traffic laws
• Planning and executing collection routes
• Public relations and customer service skills

Benefits

The City of El Paso offers various benefits, including:

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits.
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees.
• Additional Life Insurance and coverage for dependents are also available.
• Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
• Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses).
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost.
• The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives.
• Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation.
• VACATION LEAVE: Regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance.
• SICK LEAVE WITH PAY: Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.
• ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE: The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption.
• PREGNANCY LEAVE: Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
• LEGAL HOLIDAYS: The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments.