Solid Waste Management Department

Solid Waste Management Department - JOB FAIR

   

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department will host a job fair on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Workforce Solutions, 14355 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049. The SWMD is looking to fill multiple vacancies for experienced CDL drivers. Interested applicants who have applied prior to the event will have the opportunity to be interviewed at the event.


DATE: Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 9 am to 2 pm

LOCATION: Workforce Solutions, 14355 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049


Applicants who chose to apply before attending the job fair will have on the spot interviews. Follow directions listed below:


Apply prior to the event for interview opportunities at the SWMD - Job Fair.

  • Visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston and create an account.
  • Key in the job title in the SEARCH section from the list above.
  • Apply for the jobs you are interested in prior to the SWM Job Fair on November 14th.

OPEN POSITIONS:

SIDELOADER #20302
Will perform physical labor in the collection of household recyclables and refuse from city curbs. Answers citizens' questions regarding proper contents, packing weight, container types, pick-up times and placement of containers. The Sideloader Operator primary responsibilities will be on the back of the truck. Will operate the vehicle on occasion while on the route, will empty and clean the truck.

SR. SIDELOADER #20394
Functions as the primary operator of a collection/yard trimming truck. Operators will operate hydraulic controls on refuse truck.  Complete and submit records on check in time, number of load and tonnage, amount of fuel used, and odometer reading.

SR. REFUSE TRUCK DRIVER #20395
Operates a tractor trailer and transports materials to and from specified destination; i.e., landfills, neighborhood depository sites, transfer station and resource recovery plants. 
**PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH A CDL AND 1 YEAR OF VERIFIABLE TRACTOR TRAILER EXPERIENCE.

ALL positions require mandatory overtime on scheduled workdays, weekends, holidays, and in response to disaster recovery efforts.

For more information about the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department and its services, residents may check online at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow us on twitter @houstontrash or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.

ABOUT HOUSTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.