Austin Resource Recovery Operator or Trainee (Bulk/Brush) (For ARR Departmental Employees Only)
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Posting Title Austin Resource Recovery Operator or Trainee (Bulk/Brush) (For ARR Departmental Employees Only) Job Requisition Number COA092813 Position Number 106689 Job Type Full-Time Division Name ARR Bulk Collection-2 Minimum QualificationsAustin Resource Recovery Operator TraineeEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:* One (1) year of experience performing general labor.Licenses and Certifications Required:* Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License.* To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.Austin Resource Recovery OperatorEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:* One (1) year of driving experience with a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) in any field.Licenses or Certifications:* Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License.* Must obtain required endorsements within (120) days of employment, as required by position.* To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.Notes to ApplicantsThe Brush-Bulk Operator position offers twice a year curbside manual brush or bulk collection for City of Austin residential customers utilizing ARR vehicles and equipment. The Brush or Bulk Operator collects from curbside brush or bulky items too large for the trash/compost cart such as large brush, doors, carpet, furniture, appliances, passenger car tires, lumber and other items. Items are collected manually using a rear-loader vehicle and unloaded at the processing site. This is a very physically demanding position and employees in this position work in all types of weather (i.e. cold, rain, heat, etc.) and will be on their feet, walking, bending, stooping, and picking up heavy items for most of their workday.The hours for this position are Bulk-Brush 5:30am to 2:00pm Monday-Friday and weekends.Employee will be required to work holidays, after hours, weekends, seasonal shift changes, and other work groups in the department due to business needs.Pay Rates:Austin Resource Recovery Operator Trainee: $22.22 - $24.77 per hourAustin Resource Recovery Operator: $22.82 - $25.78 per hourAdditional Information:Benefits: Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.Physical requires for Operational Positions:The employee is required to perform the following tasks during the normal course of an approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hour day, four (4) to six (6) days a week.This position involves sitting while driving a commercial refuse vehicle as well as entering or exiting the cab and the rear step of the truck using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches around 1250 times per day. The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. The position requires constant standing and grasping of hand holds roughly 32-54 inches from step to handle while riding on the back of the truck with frequent stops. This will involve continuous use of arms, shoulders, legs and feet to operate drive/steering inputs. Additionally, the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle, while pushing/pulling 50+ pound refuse containers or throwing items into a refuse truck at approximately 5 feet high.This position walks from house to house to retrieve carts, brush, bulk, and bags for approximately 8 -10 hours during a normal work day and works in extreme heat, cold, rain and other bad weather. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts, oils, fumes/odors/gases, noise, repetitive motions and vibration which expose joints and muscles to vibration and shock produced by the truck as well as walking near traffic, uneven surfaces, mud, snow, ice or rain daily. Employees may come in contact with blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and other equipment. Additionally, listening while driving is necessary to hear emergency vehicles and other issues with traffic or operational equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and citizens.A detailed and complete job application is required and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. If you are applying for a driving position that requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL), please list ALL CDL employers on your application. This information is used to determine your salary for CDL jobs.Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes.Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.This position is considered an essential position, which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns.NOTE: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.Driving Requirement:This position requires a Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.Pay RangeSee notes to applicantsHoursMonday - Friday5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and weekendsEmployee will be required to work holidays, after hours, weekends, seasonal shift changes, and other areas due to business needs.Job Close Date 12/13/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4108 Todd Lane, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications Duties, Functions and ResponsibilitiesThis position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Austin Resource Recovery Operator TraineeAustin Resource Recovery OperatorKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThis position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.Austin Resource Recovery Operator TraineeAustin Resource Recovery OperatorCriminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADACity of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) ###-#### or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.