Austin Resource Recovery Associate (Carts) (Reserved for ARR Department employee's only)

Job Description:

Austin Resource Recovery Associate (Carts) (Reserved for ARR Department employee's only)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Six (6) months experience performing general labor.

Licenses or Certifications:

• 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.

Notes to Applicants

This position is an Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) Associate in Cart Maintenance is responsible for keeping the City of Austin clean and free of debris by delivering, exchanging and maintaining Austin Resource Recovery Trash Carts, Recycling Carts and Keep Austin Beautiful Litter Containers. They will use electric power tools to build, install and maintain Containers and Carts and will prepare Inventory for Deliveries. This position will disassemble non-usable carts to be scrapped and sold back to manufacturer, will wash out, clean and repair carts that are picked up from field Support stores and will also require daily interaction with customers. They may be assigned to drive a stake bed truck but primarily drive a crew cab pick-up and pull either a bumper pull trailer or goose neck trailer with a heavy load, transporting cart containers to Austin customers, and loading/unloading Carts from service trailer. They work in all types of weather (i.e. cold, wet hot, etc.) and will be on their feet, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying carts, containers and equipment up to 50 lbs. for a majority of the work day. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, communication skills, problem solving skills and the ability to multi task.

Application: Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets 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.

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Your application should reflect your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Virtual Interviews: Austin Resource Recovery may conduct virtual interviews.

Skills Assessments: 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.

Nepotism Policy: The City of Austin Nepotism Policy states, “No person, regardless of job title or length of tenure with the City, shall be employed in a position in which the relative has direct or indirect supervisory authority regarding the terms and conditions of their relative’s employment.”

Driving Requirement: This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Physical Requirements: 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 operating various recycling equipment, including balers, compactors, forklifts, and towing trailers. The employee will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee will be in a standing position most of the day, working around heavy equipment operations. They will be repairing departmental carts making sure they are functional. This position will constantly involve bending over to collecting, receiving, and delivering material from customers.

• This position stands for approximately 8 hours during a normal work day and works in extreme heat, cold, rain and other inclement weather. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts, oils/fumes/odors/gases, noise, repetitive motions and vibration.

• Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight and reading comprehension to evaluate materials and other equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors, and citizens and to safely operate operational equipment. All necessary training and Personnel Protective Equipment is provided by the employer.

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! Click HERE for more information.

Military/Veteran: Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$21.63 - $23.79
Hours
Monday- Friday
6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Employees will be required to work holidays, after hours or weekends and in other areas due to business needs.
Job Close Date 01/22/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 10108 FM 812, Austin, TX 78719 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in outdoor environment
• Experience operating a stake bed truck and/or crew cab pick-up truck while towing either a bumper pull trailer or goose neck trailer
• Experience using hand and power tools

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. 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are six (6) months experience performing general labor. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current employee with Austin Resource Recovery Department?

• Yes
• No

* To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver's License. Do you have a Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class C Driver's License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that internal hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. 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. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Describe in detail how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements, account for the years of related experience, and explain any substitutions of experience for education (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail your Experience working in outdoor environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail your experience operating a stake bed truck and/or crew cab pick-up truck while towing either a bumper pull trailer or goose neck trailer.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using hand and power tools.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as required by the position?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this job opportunity by an Austin Resource Recovery employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this opportunity? (The information requested is optional and is not considered as part of the application for employment.)

• Employee Referral
• Online Advertising/Media
• ARR Job Fair
• COA Website
• Other

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