Residential Solid Waste Service Technician

Solid Waste Equipment Services PositionSalary: $20.00/hr.To safely deliver and maintain Solid Waste roll carts. Must document deliveries and maintenance of carts. This position will also assist in the assessment of Solid Waste fees and the general day-to-day tasks of the Solid Waste Division.General supervision is provided by the Solid Waste Supervisor and Assistant Manager.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAll behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.Ability to use City Works and input data needed for asset management and the assessment of Solid Waste fees.Must be able to take instruction, direction, and supervision from the Supervisor and Manager.Operate a pick-up truck with a trailer.Perform maintenance and repairs on carts issued each day; and clean carts as needed.Deliver education flyers when assigned.Complete daily duties in the allotted time and in a safe manner.The assigned truck must be kept clean and maintained to meet Division Standards.Other Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance and support to all department programs which effect solid waste collection.Pick up and dispose of debris, litter control.Load and unload carts.Perform other duties as assigned.Have the ability to speak with residents professionally and possess excellent customer service skills.Minimum Job RequirementsEducationFormal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.Experience No experience is required; however, continuous heavy lifting will be required and must be able to use our City Works program.Licenses And Certificates Must have a valid Class-C driver's license. Class-B CDL is preferred but not required.Work ScheduleMonday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pmOvertime as neededPhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentFull Time Employees: The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance. The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy. The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee. Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions. Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.