WRS-Driver

Position Summary

WRS-Driver 2 reports to the Waste Reduction Supervisor. The driver collects, transports, and delivers solid waste, recyclables, and organics, operating a fleet of front‑end loaders, hook lift trucks, cable hoist trucks, rear packers, pickup trucks with trailers, and other heavy equipment. The driver conducts routine vehicle and infrastructure inspections and performs routine maintenance.

• Perform routine waste management collection operations to transport and deliver landfill, recyclables, and organics materials.
• Perform routine vehicle and infrastructure inspections and maintenance.
• Execute support operations for seasonal events and activities such as sporting events, housing move‑in/out, and project work.
• Perform other department‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or higher.

• CDL Class B or higher.
• Prior related truck driving work experience.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Experience working around sanitation / waste disposal equipment and infrastructure.
• Experience working with automotive fluids, parts, inventory.
• Experience operating forklift and/or pickup truck and trailer.

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or higher.
• Knowledge and understanding of CDL vehicles in the Waste Reduction Services Fleet, such as cable and/or hook roll‑off trucks, front‑end loaders (FEL), rear loaders (REL), and pull‑behind trailers.
• Good safety record and considerable knowledge of hazards involved in equipment operation and the safety precautions necessary.
• Prior related truck driving work experience.

• Walk, stoop, bend, squat, lift, climb stairs, sit, and stand throughout an 8‑hour shift.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Exposure to potential workplace hazards such as sharp objects or hazardous materials.
• Sitting in potentially bumpy, vibrating, and/or loud vehicles.
• Driving.

Yes.

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