City of Austin, TX
Austin, TX, United States
May 18, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of driving experience with a Commercial Driver License. Licenses or Certifications: Current Class A Commercial Driver License as required by position. This position requires a Current Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date, along with an “X” endorsement or the ability to acquire one within 120 days of employment. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Notes to Applicants Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) provides essential services that protect people and our planet. The City of Austin has committed to achieving zero waste by the year 2040, an initiative that requires new thinking, policy, and communications about the way we buy, use and dispose of everyday items. This posting will be used to fill a Crew Leader position in the Diversion Facilities Division in the Hornsby Bend Work Group . As a Crew Leader at Hornsby Bend, you will operate heavy equipment and grind organic material (brush/yard trimmings) dropped off by other City departments and the public. This position will also require you to haul heavy equipment and perform off-site grinding when needed, assist with grounds maintenance, and post closure care tasks at the City’s FM 812 closed landfill. A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set. This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Your application should reflect your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”) . The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Current Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date, along with an “X” endorsement or the ability to acquire one within ninety (90) days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical Requirements for Operational Positions: The employee is required to perform the following tasks during the normal course of an approximately eight (8) to ten (10) hour day, four (4) to six (6) days a week. This position involves sitting while driving a commercial vehicle or heavy equipment as well as entering or exiting the cab of the truck/equipment using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches multiple times per day. The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. Additionally, the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle, and making repairs and replacing wear parts on heavy equipment. This position operates equipment and monitors loads dropped off at the facility from other City Departments and the public. Walking on hard surfaces from office to equipment and from office to public drop-off area could be required. Assistance with grounds maintenance at the City’s closed landfill could be required. Working in extreme heat, cold, rain and other bad weather for up to 8-10 hours a day could be required. Additional hazards include working close to mechanical parts, oils, fumes/odors/gases, noise, repetitive motions, and vibration which expose joints and muscles to vibration and shock produced by the equipment as well as walking near traffic, uneven surfaces, mud, snow, ice or rain daily. Employees must have sufficiently good eyesight to drive and inspect trucks and other equipment. Additionally, listening while driving is necessary to hear emergency vehicles and other issues with traffic or operational equipment. Employees must also be able to hear and speak to communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and citizens. Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview. Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. NOTE : All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $25.40 - $30.10 per hour Hours Monday through Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Employees may be required to work holidays, after hours or weekends and other areas due to business needs. Job Close Date 05/31/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2210 FM 973, Austin, TX, 78725 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience leading a team in the field or on special projects Good written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of waste management equipment and industry Experience working in extreme conditions Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures and documents subordinate employee performance. Develops, coordinates, assigns, and monitors schedules and activities between work groups in field, providing assistance and information to the crew’s supervisor, as required in disciplinary actions, in administration of performance reviews, and in the section’s budget, programs, projects, and activities. Acts as backup to the supervisor in their absence or as directed by management. Records data on appropriate forms and logs and enters data into system, writes memos, and prepares reports as needed. Reviews work of other crew members for completeness and quality, ensuring the crew’s assigned results are met. Trains others in the proper use of equipment and vehicles as required by management. Interacts with other divisions, departments, and the public; investigates and responds to complaints from employees and the public; and resolves conflicts. Ensures vehicles, equipment, and material are maintained and repaired timely. Pre-trips all vehicles and heavy equipment as required by management and maintains detailed vehicle and equipment records, completing paperwork, forms, and reports related to collection activities. Pick-ups, processes, or disposes of trash, brush, litter, recyclables, bulky items, re-use items, or compostable items and dumps collected materials at designated dump sites/landfill. Cleans up illegal dump sites, parkland, targeted encampment sites, and other sites with high volume of trash-related complaints or concerns throughout the City of Austin. Learns and follows routes, reads street maps, and micro-routes to locate route destinations. Decides whether to pick up trash that is set out improperly. Provides information to customers, when appropriate, and responds to routine customer questions about work being performed. Places customer notices, door hangers, and public information literature. Follows all safety rules. Observes and reports accidents, burglaries, and hazardous situations. Assists other Austin Resource Recovery ( ARR ) crews as directed and performs other duties as assigned and perform the tasks of ARR Associates, Operator Trainees, Operators, and Operator Seniors as needed. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of or ability to learn ARR processes, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in waste services. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles. Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and plans. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Skills in training, directing, and assigning work to others. Skills in oral and written communication necessary for providing instruction and feedback. Skill in heavy lifting and carrying equipment or materials applicable to the work being performed. Skill in operating power tools. Skill in using small hand tools. Skill in completing computer-based application entries. Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English including manuals and instruction panels. Ability to operate required vehicles safely. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to train or assist in the training of employees as required by management. Ability to drive and operate various truck/tractor and trailer combination vehicles on residential streets. Ability to understand and communicate safety procedures. Ability to resolve conflicts. Ability to read, understand, and follow maps and mapping directions. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for this position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of driving experience with a Commercial Driver License. A current Class B Commercial Driver License OR Current Class A Commercial Driver License as required by position. Do you meet the requirements of this position? Yes No * Describe in detail how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements, account for the years of related experience, and explain any substitutions of experience for education (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * Are you a current employee with Austin Resource Recovery Department? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * This position requires a Current Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date, along with an “X” endorsement or the ability to acquire one within 120 days of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No * How many years of experience do you have using a Commercial Driver License (CDL)? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 2 years More than 2 years but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 4 years More than 4 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years of experience * Please list your commercial driving experience detailing where and/or what position on your application you used a commercial driver license and which commercial driver license equipment you used. Please be sure to include Employer Name and years of experience with each piece of equipment. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A. (Open Ended Question) How did you hear about this opportunity? (The information requested is optional and is not considered as part of the application for employment.) Employee Referral Online Advertising/Media ARR Job Fair Workforce Solutions Job Fair COA Website CDL Driving School Other Were you referred by to this job opportunity by an Austin Resource Recovery employee? If yes, please provide the employee's full name. 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