Job Description
Salary: $19.00 Hourly
Location : Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 5494
Department: Solid Waste
Division: Residential
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Responsible for collecting containerized yard waste and/or curbside recycling (approximately 50 lbs.) by hand from residential houses at the curb on predetermined routes; drives a solid waste collection vehicle such as a rear loader, side loader, recycling truck, bobtail trash truck, or tractor/trailer trash truck; performs daily maintenance on trucks.
Other Job Functions: Delivers, picks up and services 90 gallon garbage containers and/or 24 gallon recycling containers; cuts grass; performs general ground and building maintenance; assists other divisions as necessary. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Working Conditions Works outdoors and is exposed to extreme cold, heat, and temperature swings; is exposed to extreme and constant noise; is exposed to mechanical hazards, fumes/odors, dust/mites, and chemicals. Works Monday through Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., overtime when necessary.
Minimum Essential Qualifications Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the operating characteristics and servicing of one or more types of assigned equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment; knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment.
Skills/Abilities: Skill in the operation and servicing of assigned equipment. Ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully in and around traffic, construction sites and work areas; ability to make minor operating adjustments and repairs and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment; ability to use hand tools including pitch fork and mechanic's wrenches; ability to perform manual labor; ability to lead a small work crew; ability to work with the public; ability to read and write and to follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform simple mathematical calculations; ability to make decisions.
Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently lifts, carries, drags, pulls and pushes objects weighing up to 55 lbs., drives, squats, stands, stoops, sits, twists body, walks, and writes by hand.
Education/Experience: High school graduate or equivalent preferred; one (1) year experience in the operation and servicing of heavy trucks preferred.
All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.
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Do you possess a valid CDL license with a good driving record? Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
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Did you receive a high school diploma or an equivalent?
Required Question City of Beaumont, TX
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Outdoor, Gangs, Monday to Thursday,