Solid Waste Technician

Description

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before July 15, 2026

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Corpus Christi | Solid Waste Services | Full Time

14.64-0.00 USD

The Solid Waste Technician will perform non CDL driving and related operational tasks associated with the Municipal Solid Waste industry including, but not limited to, cart delivery/repair, customer service, safety spotter, manual collections, litter pick up, waste screenings, dead animal collection, equipment maintenance/washing, asset repair, turf management and light equipment operations.

• Greets customers and answers solid waste related questions
• Communicates with Supervisor Planner/scheduler and Foreman in person, over the radio or via phone to receive/clarify special instructions
• Verifies delivery/pickup locations, records cart serial numbers, and addresses any special instructions encountered
• Watches over operational area to keep customers and fellow employees safe
• Assists with maintaining a safe separation of solid waste equipment and the public, both inside the facility and outside on the city streets
• Performs safety spotter service for solid waste equipment operators
• Inspects work area for unsafe conditions and reports/corrects as needed
• Assists with the collection of garbage/recycle routes, climbs in and out of trucks multiple times per day
• Rolls cart to truck for collection and returns it to set-out location, stands and directs traffic for extended periods (hours)
• Activities including but not limited to: raking, digging, sweeping, carrying, picking refuse off the ground and in fields, mowing, weed eating, and painting
• Organizes and maintains cart storage area, keeps equipment clean after use, keeps grounds clear of litter and debris, stores tools properly, mows, operates weed eater
• Performs small maintenance items such as painting, fence/screen repair, manual digging of cleanouts, drains, ditches, posts, pressure washing, cleaning admin offices and warehouse
• Inspects incoming loads at the landfill and transfer station to ensure compliance with permit and stage regulations
• Maintains vigilance at all assignments to identify, remove, and report non-acceptable items
• Performs ASTM-method 9095 per EPA guidelines tests such as paint filter tests
• Assists mechanics and sanitation operators as needed to perform preventative maintenance and light mechanical work on all solid waste heavy equipment such as garbage trucks, brush trucks, dozers, front-end loaders and excavators
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

• Non-Exempt – Full-Time – 40 hours a week
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience

Required:

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring

• Criminal Background Check:
  Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check:
  Yes
• Drug Screening:
  Yes
• Physical Exam:
  Yes
• FBI Background Check:
  No
• Police Background Check:
  No
• Clearing House Query (CDL):
  No

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.