Job Description
Salary: $21.24 - $26.02 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2500244
Department: Solid Waste/Equipment Services
Opening Date: 05/19/2025
Closing Date: 6/20/2025 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $21.24/hr. minimum - $26.02/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To provide a variety of solid waste commercial and industrial collection services by transferring waste materials using heavy equipment; to provide oversight and technical expertise in equipment operation; and to participate in a wide variety of solid waste maintenance activities.
SUPERVISION
General supervision will be provided by the Commercial Solid Waste Assistant Manager and Commercial Solid Waste Supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All 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.
Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and highly complex equipment including tractor trailers, rollers, large loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, rubber tire loader, water truck, rotor boom, commercial front load, roll off, transfer truck, twenty (20) yard solid waste truck and other similar equipment and machinery in excavating, filling, compacting and moving refuse and other materials. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
Perform minor repairs on assigned equipment including changing tires; report the need for major repairs; record all assigned equipment with broken parts and difficulties; distribute information to appropriate division staff member.
Inspect and restore equipment fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operational gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed; service and adjust as necessary.
Keep abreast of current laws, rules and regulations regarding the safe operation of equipment.
Clean assigned equipment and related parts, office and lounge areas as required.
Answer questions and provide information to the public as necessary.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Education or training which provides the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
Three years of increasingly responsible experience operating large (over 26,001 GVW) trucks or similar vehicles
and
One-year operating equipment such as a rubber tire loader, transfer truck and/or twenty (20) yard solid waste truck.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Must possess a valid Class B-CDL driver's license with air brake endorsement .
WORK SCHEDULE Monday- Friday four 10-hour days to be determined.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Rare = 1 - 10%Occasional = 11 - 33%Frequent = 34 - 66%Continuous = 67 - 100%
Mark with an "X"
ActivityNot at allRareOccasionalFrequentContinuousBend/Stoop XTwist at waist XSquat X Crawl X Climb X Reach above shoulder XCrouch X Kneel X Balance X Push/Pull X Work outside in all conditions XWork in confined spaces X Work at heights > 3 feet X Operate Machinery X
Indicate frequency (N = Never, R = Rare, O = Occasional, F = Frequent, C = Continuous)
Lifting Activity 1 - 10 lbs. 11 - 24 lbs. 25 - 50 lbs. 51 - 100 lbs.101+ lbs.Floor - WaistROFORWaist - OverheadROFORCarryROFORPush/PullROFOR
Full 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.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:
01
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved. Less than High School completion
High School or GED equivalency
Technical or Community College attendance
Technical School completion
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Ph.D.
Juris Doctorate
02
Indicate the level of experience in operating large (26,001 GVW) trucks of similar vehicles. No experience
less than 1 year
- year to less than 2 years
- years to less than 3 years
- years to less than 4 years
- years to less than 5 years
- or more years
03
Indicate the level of experience in operating equipment such as a rubber tire loader, transfer truck and /or twenty (20) yard solid waste truck. No experience
less than 1 year
- year to less than 2 years
- years to less than 3 years
- years to less than 4 years
- years to less than 5 years
- or more years
04
Do you have a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with air brake endorsement? Yes
No
05
Please read carefully: If you currently work for the City of Mesquite have you been working in your current position for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status. No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite.
Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a seasonal employee.
Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 or more months.
Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee, but I have NOT been in my current position for 3 months.
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