Austin Resource Recovery Operator Under general supervision, this position operates vehicles and equipment and performs general labor in the collection and disposal of trash and recyclables or the recovery and processing of resources. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Picks up, processes, or disposes of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, re-use items, or compostable items and dumps collected materials at designated dump sites/landfill. Maintains dedicated bus lanes and bikeways on residential and major streets in City of Austin. Pre-trips all vehicles and heavy equipment, as required by management; maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records; and completes paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection activities. Learns and follows routes, reads street maps, and micro-routes to locate route destinations. Assists in training others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles, as required by management. Operates Water Truck, Rear-Loading Refuse Truck, Dump Truck, and other Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) vehicles and equipment as needed. Performs basic vehicle inspections and maintenance and maintains vehicle records. Uses hand tools such as backpack blower, rake, shovel, and sweep to stack, load, and unload smaller debris and litter. Decides whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly. Provides information to customers when appropriate. Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature. Cleans up illegal dump sites, parkland, targeted encampment sites and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the City of Austin. Follows safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations. Assists other ARR crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and performs the tasks of ARR Associates and Operator Trainees as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others. Skill in operating power tools. Skill in using small hand tools. Skill in learning simple tasks. Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed. Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed. Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English. Ability to operate required vehicles safely. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management. Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions.
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of driving experience with a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) in any field.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License.
Must obtain required endorsements within 120 days of employment, as required by position.
To be considered for employment in this position, applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Salary: $24.19 – $27.94 per hour
Location:
4108 Todd Lane, Austin, Texas 78744 Criminal Background Investigation: This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation.
Additional Information:
A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.
Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Learn more about City of Austin benefits. This position is considered an essential position, which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns. Physical requirements for Operational Positions: The employee is required to perform the following tasks during the normal course of an approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hour day, four (4) to six (6) days a week. This position involves sitting while driving a commercial refuse vehicle as well as entering or exiting the cab and the rear step of the truck using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches around 1250 times per day. The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. The position requires constant standing and grasping of hand holds roughly 32-54 inches from step to handle while riding on the back of the truck with frequent stops. This will involve continuous use of arms, shoulders, legs and feet to operate drive/steering inputs. Additionally, the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle, while pushing/pulling 50+ pound refuse containers or throwing items into a refuse truck at approximately 5 feet high. This position walks from house to house to retrieve carts, brush, bulk, and bags for approximately 8-10 hours during a normal workday and works in extreme heat, cold, rain and other bad weather. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts, oils, fumes/odors/gases, noise, repetitive motions and vibration which expose joints and muscles to vibration and shock produced by the truck as well as walking near traffic, uneven surfaces, mud, snow, ice or rain daily. Employees may come in contact with blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and other equipment. Additionally, listening while driving is necessary to hear emergency vehicles and other issues with traffic or operational equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and citizens. Application: When completing the City of Austin employment application: A detailed and complete job application is required and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. If you are applying for a driving position that requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL), please list ALL CDL employers on your application. This information is used to determine your salary for CDL jobs. References and Employment Verification: If selected you will be required to provide three professional references, with one being your current or most recent supervisor. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. Veterans: Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License and must obtain required endorsements within 120 days of employment. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months and must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Applicants must possess and maintain the CDL required for the position in accordance with applicable Texas and federal requirements. Federal eligibility requirements for certain non-domiciled CDLs changed effective March 16, 2026. Applicants holding a non-dom
