Waste / Recycling Technician Job at DallasFort Worth International Airport Board

Job Overview

Under general direction, responsible for various waste and recycling operations and maintenance functions on the premises of DFW Airport. Responsibilities include inspecting all compacters staging areas on the Airfield Operations Area and vehicles used in transporting waste and recycling. Performs maintenance of equipment and assets deployed in the service of DFW Airport's waste and recycling collection system. Ensures no Foreign Object Debris or other wildlife attractions get left on the AOA during waste removal. Participate in winter weather operations to provide uninterrupted service to tenants and passengers. Other specific tasks can and will vary based on seasonal demand.

What You Will Be Doing

• Operate a wide variety of heavy and light-duty waste and recycling equipment on and off the Airfield Operations Area that requires the possession of a valid CDL Class "B" licenses.
• Inspect all equipment related to solid waste and recycling removal. Maintain, repair and refurbish waste containers, compactors, and associated equipment.
• Communicate with DFW Airport contractors, tenants, and customers as needed to coordinate waste / recycling services.
• Compose reports as necessary and appropriate for the tracking and logging of equipment maintenance and customer billing.
• Coordinate with other Board departments on waste and recycling initiatives at the terminals and emergent areas throughout the airport.
• Direct and assist outside contractors to the appropriate location of equipment to expedite repairs.
• Notify Waste and Recycling management of any attempts to damage, vandalize, or remove DFW equipment or any other suspicious circumstances that may affect normal operations.
• Perform inspections of DFW buildings, parking garages, and ramp areas for compliance with DFW waste and recycling policy and procedures.
• Participate in ensuring regulatory compliance of airport and tenant facilities and personnel.
• Ensure security at compacter sites throughout the airport environment.
• Participate in Board sponsored environmental outreach programs with airport tenants and the local community.
• Works outdoors for extended periods in inclement weather and in conditions containing open waste, lubricants, solvents, grease, poor lighting, fumes and noise.
• Operates equipment with hand and foot-operated controls using eye / hand / foot coordination.
• Performs manual labor, frequently exerting forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally exerting forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Drives to locations on and off Airport property.
• Provides a variety of additional duties within the Environmental Affairs Department to include the staging of assets for disaster and emergency response, special events support and, other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in operation of class "B" or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) vehicle.
• Possession of a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license.
• Has not been convicted of a Class "B" misdemeanor within the last ten years or any offense greater than a Class "B".
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to pass a medical and physical examination.

What We Desire

• Two (2) years of experience in operation and field maintenance of waste equipment.
• Multi-lingual.

Special Requirements

• Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification / Access Badge in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et al., and DFW Airport's Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon badge renewal.
• This is a DOT-designated and Airport-designated safety sensitive position as defined in DFW Airport's Drug and Alcohol Administrative Policy and Procedure. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass drug and alcohol tests prior to employment and to submit to drug and alcohol screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety sensitive position.
• This is a designated Essential Employee position as defined in DFW Airport's Categories and Classifications Administrative Policy and Procedure. An essential employee is one whose attendance is required to maintain airport operations during an emergency or inclement weather situation.
• Must be able to meet all initial and recurrent training requirements in accordance with Title 14 CFR part 139 and administrative Policy AO.014.01, Ground Vehicle Driver Training for Air Operations Area (AOA) within 30 days of assignment to a driving position and before being permitted to operate the vehicle without the direct supervision and presence of a co-operator qualified under this requirement.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.

Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.