Solid Waste Operations Specialist

3 hours ago

Odessa, Texas, United States City of Odessa Full time

The City of Odessa is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Solid Waste Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Solid Waste division, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient collection and transfer of solid waste while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Job Summary:

The Solid Waste Operations Specialist is responsible for performing various labor tasks, including collecting and transferring solid waste, refuse, and discarded materials. This role requires close supervision and involves operating vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks, including assisting with collecting and transferring solid waste, refuse, and discarded materials, and cross-trains in a variety of Solid Waste division skills.
  • Assists in maintaining vehicles and equipment, in compliance with Solid Waste division safety regulations and procedures.
  • Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed, reports problems and emergency situations, recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
  • Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information, and performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Related work experience is preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Basic safety procedures and regulations.
  • Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment, learning and following standard operating and safety procedures.
  • Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

Estimated Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits: The City of Odessa offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities. It requires constant physical effort and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects. Workers may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment. Safety precautions must be followed, including the use of safety equipment. City-approved safety shoes must be worn. Saturday work is mandatory or as needed by the SW Director/Superintendent.

License and Certification Requirements: The candidate must possess a valid Driver's license; a CDL is preferred but not required.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for solid waste management, please submit your application to the City of Odessa Human Resources Department.

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