City of Tyler, TX
Laborer (Solid Waste - Residential) Job at City of Tyler, TX in Tyler
City of Tyler, TX, Tyler, TX, US
Salary: $16.27 Hourly
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 995141
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Purpose Of Position
Assist residential equipment operators with recycle and collecting garbage waste on residential routes. Work schedule varies and must be able to work overtime.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school graduate or GED preferred. A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record is preferred.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors. The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED and able to provide proof within 30 days of hire?
02
Do you possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record and able to provide proof within 30 days of hire?
Required Question
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 995141
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Purpose Of Position
Assist residential equipment operators with recycle and collecting garbage waste on residential routes. Work schedule varies and must be able to work overtime.
Essential Functions
- Provide physical labor assistance to complete tasks.
- Pick up trash and recycling along designated routes.
- Empty, clean and operate packer control on collection truck.
- Answer citizens' questions regarding proper contents, packing weight, container type, pick-up times and placement of garbage containers.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
- Must be able to understand oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers and provide assistance if needed.
- Must be able to do yard maintenance, including lawn mowing and trimming.
- Recycling knowledge is a plus.
- Must be able to perform light janitorial duties (sweeping, mopping, etc)
- Must be able to work in adverse conditions, i.e. rain, hot, cold, sleet, snow and ice.
- Must have good attendance.
- Must be able to work special events as needed.
- Must have reliable transportation and telephone.
- Must be able to stand for 8 -10 hours daily; turn, sit, bend, stoop, walk, climb, crawl, and kneel.
- Working conditions may also include extreme cold and heat, temperature changes, humidity, heights, vibration, wetness, dryness, confined spaces, and dust.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school graduate or GED preferred. A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record is preferred.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors. The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:
- Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Award-winning Infants at Work Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing professional development
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED and able to provide proof within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record and able to provide proof within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
Required Question