Transport Driver Wastewater

Position SummaryThis position supports the daily operations of the Wastewater Department. This position is responsible for the transport of dewatered sludge (biosolids) and other residual materials from municipal wastewater treatment plants to approved disposal or reuse sites. This role plays a vital part in protecting public health and maintaining environmental compliance with federal state and local ResponsibilitiesOperates hauling vehicles including roll-off trucks to transport wastewater biosolids and residual materials in a safe and efficient daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections identifies and mitigates safety hazards and maintains equipment cleanliness and and unloads biosolids and residual materials at designated treatment disposal or land application sites in accordance with established safety and environmental compliance with applicable federal (EPA DOT) state (TCEQ TxDOT) and local hauling regulations and record keeping completes daily logs manifests and transport reports as required by internal policy and regulatory effectively with plant staff site operators and dispatchers regarding schedules routes and equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions to supervisory with routine maintenance of vehicles and assists plant staff with operations as in safety training and certifications relevant to hauling and wastewater with applicable NTMWD policies and other duties as RequirementsEducation & Experience:Possess a high school diploma or a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).Possess a minimum of three (3) years experience operating vehicles that require a Class A CDL license and an acceptable driving Skills & Abilities:Must communicate effectively both written and verbally with supervisors peers and basic computer skills associated with the skill in managing emotional responses to maintain professionalism and composure in challenging or confrontational Factors Working Conditions and EquipmentDriving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current valid and vehicle - appropriate driver s license of their resident state. Work is performed in outdoor environments and in and around heavy vehicles and to loud noise fumes hazardous substances wastewater and unpleasant odors. Proper PPE equipment is provided and is required to be ability to sit for a prolonged period in a moving vehicle lift 50 pounds bend climb and perform physical labor in varying weather functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements grasping movements and occasional forceful to emergency callouts rotating shifts weekends and holiday work as needed.