Residential Equipment Operator

Salary: $19.78 HourlyLocation : Tyler, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 995195 - 995196Department: Solid WasteOpening Date: 03/04/2026 Purpose Of PositionTo operate a solid waste disposal truck in order to pick up, load and dispose of garbage, recycle materials, or non-combustible rubbish from residential and commercial locations. Essential Functions Drive disposal truck to collect solid waste or recycle from residences and commercial stops.Operate controls on trucks.Load garbage or recycle as needed.Deliver and dump waste at landfill or recycle materials at approved material recovery facility.Check for repairs and perform minor maintenance on trucks.Oversee vehicle maintenance.Supervise crew members.Train helpers in safe method of work.Fill out daily report(s).Repair and maintain carts; deliver or retrieve carts from customers; assist and help maintain cart inventory.Provide exceptional customer service to customers.Ensure that carts are placed back at the curb properly and pack out carts are returned to the proper location.Other duties as assigned.Needed Skills:Must have knowledge of operation of disposal truck; mechanical operation of truck; and Tyler city streets and route to be covered.Must have knowledge of safety requirements and practices and be able and willing to apply to work performance.Must have knowledge of filling out reports; rules and regulations of city streets; and knowledge, ability, and skill to distinguish between trash, garbage, and hazardous waste.Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public, using a telephone or radio.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and carry out oral and/or written instructions.Must be able to stand, walk, sit 4-10 hours daily; lift, carry, push, pull, balance, reach, and handle 75 lbs. for several minutes; supervise crew members; operate safely; climb in and out of truck frequently.Must have stamina to work 10 - 12 hours daily if necessary. Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Must have over one (1) year of experience driving a dump truck, garbage truck or a hauling vehicle. Must possess a valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with air brake endorsement and clear driving record.High school diploma or GED preferred. City Of Tyler PolicyIt is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal. The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree. The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle. This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the positionThe City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors. The City of Tyler offers the following benefits: Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan 11 paid holidays Generous paid time off Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Supplemental life insurance Short Term Disability Award-winning Infants at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition reimbursement Ongoing professional development We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage. 01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. Yes No 02 Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 03 Do you have over one (1) year of experience operating a dump truck, garbage truck or a hauling vehicle? Yes No 04 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide details on how and where you obtained the experience and the total number of years of experience. Please note that information provided here will need to be verifiable via the Employment History section of your application. 05 Do you possess a valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and a clear driving record? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02