Equipment Operator - Drop-Off Stations

Pay Range: $17.10 - $20.56/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, December 2, 2022

The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

An Equipment Operator position is available with the City of Fort Worth Code Compliance Department within its Solid Waste Services Division - Drop-off Stations. Drop-off stations are open to Fort Worth homeowners and some renters for disposal of trash, brush, recyclables and household chemicals. The Solid Waste Services Division of the Code Compliance Department operates an award-winning program that continually serves as a role model for managing garbage, recycling and waste reduction services for the residents of Fort Worth. The Drop-Off Stations receive more than 250,000 visits per year, and these positions requires individuals to have extensive customer service experience to accomplish customer needs and requires patience to consider customer's perspectives on services and solutions by being approachable to the customers.

Must be able to work weekends, Saturday and/or Sunday based on need.

Drop-Off Stations Locations:

• Brennan Drop-Off Station, 2400 Brennan Ave.
• Southeast Drop-Off Station, 5150 Martin Luther King Freeway
• Hillshire Drop-Off Station, 301 Hillshire Dr.
• Old Hemphill Drop-Off Station, 6260 Old Hemphill St.

The Equipment Operator job responsibilities include:

• Greet citizens, verify residency, inspect contents and estimate cubic yards of loads before allowing entry into the Facility drop-off area; and ensure material follows federal and state regulations.
• Enter illegal dump and other pertinent data into the computer; verify and ensure CFW solid waste fees have been paid.
• Keep track of inputs and outputs in different software systems and databases of solid waste materials received at Drop-Off Stations and sent to landfill and other recycling facilities.
• Direct traffic at facility and maintain facility to ensure debris is properly containerized and spills are cleaned up as they occur.
• Operate and maintain packing mechanism on stationary waste compactors at facility.
• Extract CFC refrigerant from refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners.
• Operate 313D Caterpillar to manually pack debris in roll-off containers; relocate waste when necessary.
• Notify hauling contractor when roll-off waste containers need to be transported to the landfill; maintain cleanliness of the drop off facility by picking up litter and dumped material and mowing grass in and around drop off facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in operation of motorized equipment.

• Valid Driver's License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Waste Screening Certificate and a Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Extraction Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates that possess a valid Texas Class "A" or "B" CDL at the time of applying or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

• Candidates that possess a Waste Screening Certificate and a Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Extraction Certificate at the time of applying.
• Basic computer skills; including email, data entry, and ability to create and close work orders.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demands

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date/Time: Friday, December 02, 2022