Solid Waste Technician

Responsibilities: Transfer Station: Greets customers and answers solid waste relation questions Assists with maintaining a safe separation of solid waste equipment and public, both inside the facility and outside on the city streets Performs safety spotter service for Solid Waste Sanitation Operators Communicates with Supt. Planner/scheduler and Foreman in person, over the radio or via phone to receive/clarify special instructions Verifies delivery/pickup locations, record cart serial numbers, and address any special instructions encountered Assists with the collection of garbage/recycle routes, climb in and out of truck multiple times per day Rolls cart to truck for collection and return to set out location. Organizes and maintains cart storage area, keep equipment clean after use, keep grounds clear of litter and debris, keep tools stored properly. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned Refuse/ Recycle:

• Greets customers and answers solid waste relation questions
• Assists with maintaining a safe separation of solid waste equipment and public, both inside the facility and outside on the city streets
• Performs safety spotter service for Solid Waste Sanitation Operators
• Inspects work area for unsafe conditions and report/correct as needed•
• Watches over operational area to keep customers and fellow employees safe
• Activities including but not limited to: raking, digging, sweeping, carrying, picking refuse off the ground and in fields, mowing, weed eating, and painting
• Performs small maintenance items such as painting, fence/screen repair, manual digging of clean outs, drains, ditches, and posts, pressure washing, cleaning admin offices and warehouse
• Inspects incoming loads at the landfill and transfer station to ensure compliance with permit and stage regulations
• Maintains vigilance at all assignments to identify/remove/report nonacceptable items
• Performs ASTM-method 9095 per EPA guidelines tests such as paint filter tests
• Assists mechanics and Sanitation Operators as needed to perform preventative maintenance and light mechanical work on all solid waste heavy equipment such as garbage trucks, brush trucks, dozer, front end loaders and excavators
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GEDSix (6) months to one (1) year of experience Certifications, Licenses or other requirements Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal Background Check: YesMotor Vehicle Record Check: YesDrug Screening: YesPhysical Exam: YesFBI Background Check: NoPolice Background Check: NoClearing House Query (CDL): NoBasis of Rating A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview Supplemental Information
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi