Austin Resource Recovery Crew Leader (Organics) (For ARR Departmental Employees Only)

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 B Commercial Driver License OR Current Class A Commercial Driver License as required by position.
• As required for Position: Licensed for endorsements 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

This position is a Crew Leader position in the ARR Litter Abatement Curbside Composting Division. The Crew Leader position is tasked to develop, coordinate, assign, monitor schedules and the activities of their assigned workers, to ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained, to investigate and responds to complaints from employees and the public, as well as record data on appropriate forms and logs, and train new employees on SOPs.

This position will also require the employee to manually collect bags, branch bundles, personal containers and 96- or 32-gallon carts of yard trimmings and organics from curbside, transport collected yard trimmings and organics via a rear-loader or multi-packer and unload them at a processing site. This position will require some or all of the following: boarding and exiting the cab of a refuse collection truck, as well as stepping on and off the rear step using hand and foot holds pulling your own body weight. They work in all types of weather (i.e. cold, wet, hot, etc.) and will be on their feet, walking, bending, stooping and picking up heavy items for most of their workday.

This position works Monday - Friday 5:30a.m. - 2:00p.m. and will be required to work holidays, after hours, weekends, seasonal shift changes and other areas due to business needs.

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.

This position is considered an essential position, which means it is expected that an employee comes to work during any City Closure or emergency to include bad weather and any other unexpected events or shutdowns.

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 refuse vehicle as well as entering or exiting the cab and the rear step of the truck using hand and foot holds pulling body weight about 18-36 inches around 1250 times per day. The employee will apply up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. The position requires constant standing and grasping of hand holds roughly 32-54 inches from step to handle while riding on the back of the truck with frequent stops. This will involve continuous use of arms, shoulders, legs and feet to operate drive/steering inputs. Additionally, the employee will frequently be expected to perform tasks involving stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting and stooping while inspecting vehicle, while rolling 50+ pound refuse containers or throwing items into a refuse truck at approximately 5 feet high.

• This position walks from house to house to retrieve carts, brush, bulk, and bags for approximately 8-10 hours during a normal workday and works in extreme heat, cold, rain and other bad weather. 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 truck as well as walking near traffic, uneven surfaces, mud, snow, ice or rain daily. Employees may come in contact with blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

• 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.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:
A detailed and complete job application is required and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. If you are applying for a driving position that requires a Commercial Driver License ( CDL ), please list ALL CDL employers on your application. This information is used to determine your salary for CDL jobs.

Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes.

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.

Veterans:
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Current Commercial Driver License, Minimum Class B License and must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License and/or required endorsements within 120 days of employment. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points ( CDP ) within a period of thirty-six (36) months and must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite .
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
$25.74 - $30.50 per hour

Hours
Monday - Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Employees may be required to work holidays, after hours, weekends, seasonal shift changes and other areas due to business needs.
Job Close Date 11/11/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Resource Recovery Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4108 Todd Lane, Austin, Texas 78744 Preferred Qualifications 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 - Supervisor 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 does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The 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 the Austin Resource Recovery Crew Leader require 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 a Current Class A Commercial Driver License as required by position within 120 days of employment. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current employee with Austin Resource Recovery Department?

• 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)
* Please list your heavy equipment experience including and 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)
* This position requires a current Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Do you have a current Class B Commercial Driver’s License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a current Class B Commercial Driver’s License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that internal hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) 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

* Which of the following best describes the type of valid Texas Driver License you currently possess?

• Class A Commercial Driver License (e.g. tractor trailer, tankers, etc)
• Class B Commercial Driver License (e.g. rear loader, dump truck, large passenger bus, etc)
• Commercial Driver License permit
• Texas Class C Operator License (e.g. standard car and vans)
• Out of State Driver License
• No Driver License but ability to obtain a Texas Class C or above by date of hire
• None

* How many years of driving with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) do you have?

• 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
• 5 years +

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