Austin Resource Recovery Associate (Driver Helper) - Temporary
City of AustinAbout This Position Job Description: Austin Resource Recovery Associate Purpose: Under close supervision, this position performs tasks of general labor in the collection and disposal of trash and recyclables and the recovery and processing of recovered resources or in the support of the operations in the collection or disposal process. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: 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 by operating trash collection equipment as appropriate. Pre-trips all equipment as required by management and maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records. Constructs and maintains operational equipment including carts. Performs basic vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs including trash carts. Learns and follows routes, reads street maps and micro routes to locate route destinations. Completes paperwork, forms, and other reports related to collection activities. Uses hand tools such as backpack blower, rake, shovel, and sweep to stack, load, and unload smaller debris and litter. 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. Provides information to customers, when appropriate, and responds to routine customer questions about work being performed. Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature. Follows all safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations. Assists other Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) crews, as directed, and performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others. Skill in learning simple tasks. Skill in using small hand tools. Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work. Skill in lifting and carrying equipment or material applicable to 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 read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions. Minimum Qualifications: Six (6) months of experience performing general labor. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver license, 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the waste management industry, construction, and other general labor fields. Experience working in a manual labor job outdoors in extreme heat, cold and other inclement weather. Experience operating heavy equipment. Notes to Candidate: Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is a department of the City of Austin with over 530 employees. We provide essential services that protect people and our planet. We collect recycling, composting, trash, large brush, bulk items, household hazardous waste and dead animals. We also sweep the streets, offer Austin and Travis County residents a service to recycle and safely dispose of household hazardous waste and provide community outreach and education. ARR is driving the global transformation of traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Learn more at AustinRecycles.com . Curbside Collections: Collects reside…