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

Responsibilities

• Greet citizens, verify residency and ensure City of Fort Worth Solid Waste Fees have been paid; 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 recycling, mixed trash, remodeling materials and other pertinent data into the computer while providing excellent customer service
• Keep track of inputs and outputs in different software systems and databases of solid waste materials received at Drop Off Stations and sent to the landfill and other recycling facilities
• Direct traffic at facility and maintain facility to ensure debris is properly containerized and spills are cleaned up as needed. Separate and properly store household chemicals in preparation for hauling and recycling
• Operate and maintain packing mechanism on stationary waste and recycle compactors at facility. Operates handheld blower to keep work area clean
• Extracts CFC refrigerant from refrigerators, freezers and air
• Operates Caterpillar, John Deere and Case Excavators with grapple bucket and roto-boom grapple trucks to manually pack debris in roll-off containers and relocate materials
• Notify the hauling contractor when roll-off waste containers need to be transported to the contractors when oil and electronics need to be hauled for recycling
• Maintain cleanliness of facility by picking up litter and loose material around facility
• Maintain records as required by state regulatory

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, 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.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

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.