Solid Waste Lead Service Worker

MOS Code: 4250 (Navy)

Three (3) years of work experience in the building trades, custodial work, grounds keeping, irrigation systems, street operations, construction or solid waste operations.

Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Some positions may require a Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within one (1) year of appointment. Some positions may be require a Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.

Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.

Under general supervision, supervise and perform semi-skilled or unskilled tasks supporting the collection and disposal of solid waste or other work in support of operations and delivery of City services.

Plan, organize, direct, and engage in daily maintenance of the City's grounds, streetscapes, irrigation systems, and solid waste management facilities. Involves:
Schedule and allocate repair, maintenance and related tasks to staff. Perform regular site inspections and oversee all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness and safety. Plan, select, and requisition necessary equipment and related supplies. Support and actively promote the City's safety programs. Maintain files and records related to projects, schedules and other areas. Utilize computer systems to schedule the work of crews, complete work orders and record data for billing purposes.

Verify work performed by crews and accuracy of data for billing purposes. Oversee the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment. Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors as necessary. Spots and safely directs traffic at appropriate landfill disposal site. Assists, instructs, and interacts with customers. Performs waste screening for hazardous or prohibited waste. Separates and sorts different types of waste (electronic waste and automotive waste).

Conducts general upkeep and maintenance of landfill facility, fuels equipment and performs other general labor related to landfill operations. Leads a crew in the collection of solid waste materials for disposal, reuse and recycling, and container management.

Perform related duties as required. Involves:
Routinely assist or participate in performing maintenance and solid waste operations as necessary. Interact with public officials, contractors, other departments or the public. Provide accurate information to inquiries, resolve problems and respond to complaints, including complaints from individuals who may be irate.

Supervise a crew in performing solid waste and maintenance tasks. Involves:
Assign, review and monitor work completed. Guide task performance. Train and develop employees. Assist with employees' performance appraisals. Recommend approval of sick leave, vacation time, merit increases.

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Important Note:
The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Please note:

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). s for more information

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.