Austin Resource Recovery Operator Trainee (Curbside Collections: Recycle/Compost)
Core
Operates vehicles and equipment to collect, process, and dispose of trash, recyclables, and compostable items for the City of Austin.
Role type
Resource Recovery Operator Trainee
Builds
Curbside collection and disposal services for residential and commercial waste streams
Domain
Municipal waste management and resource recovery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating rear-loading refuse trucks, reading street maps, using hand tools (blowers, rakes, shovels), lifting 50+ pound containers, performing vehicle pre-trips and maintenance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Fleet technology systems
Responsibilities
Pick up and process trash, brush, litter, recyclables, and compost; operate Rear-Loading Refuse Trucks; clean up illegal dump sites and high-volume trash areas; perform basic vehicle inspections and maintenance; respond to routine customer questions about collection activities
Seniority
Entry-level trainee