City of Mesquite is hiring: Residential Solid Waste Helper in Mesquite

Overview

Salary: $17.75/hr. - $18.00/hr. (Depending on qualifications and license)

To safely collect residential refuse throughout the City while driving a large commercial truck (over 26,000 pounds GVWR) as part of a two-man collection crew under the direction of a Solid Waste Crew Chief and Solid Waste Supervisor. To clean, maintain and perform minor repairs on issued truck.

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Responsibilities

• General supervision is provided by the Solid Waste Supervisor and Solid Waste Crew Chief.
• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
• Operate large residential refuse collection vehicles (requiring a Commercial License) throughout the City to collect City refuse.
• Must be able to take instruction, direction, and supervision from the Solid Waste Crew Chief.
• Operate heavy-duty hydraulic systems and controls on truck to successfully complete daily duties and tasks.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on truck issued each day; grease and lubricate all moving parts; check and replace any necessary fluid.
• Deliver collection vehicles to the transfer station.
• Complete daily duties in allotted time and in a safe manner.
• Assigned route must be kept clean and maintained to meet Division Standards.

Education

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience

No experience is required; however, continuous heavy lifting will be required while performing the three-hour on-the-job interview assessment if chosen to continue in the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to possess a valid Class-B CDL with an air brake endorsement before the end of your six-month probationary period.
• Failure to obtain a Class-B CDL driver's license with an air brake endorsement within six months of employment will result in non-disciplinary termination.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed.