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Night Shift Solid Waste Driver , II, or III

Job in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, 30604, USA
Listing for: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Driver, Truck Driver, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35859 - 39535 USD Yearly USD 35859.00 39535.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE

Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service.

Class A or Class B CDL: $3,000

one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments (not added to base salary).

Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

The selected applicant for this position may come in at either a Driver I, II, or III level based on qualifications and/or assignment.

REPORTS TO

Solid Waste Collection Supervisor

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION

Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period

PAY GRADE
  • Driver I - 109 / $35,859 a year
  • Driver II - 110 / $37,652 a year
  • Driver III - 111 / $39,535 a year
SAFETY SENSITIVE

Yes
-Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to collect residential and commercial refuse, recyclables, compo stables, litter and/or leaf and limb materials. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collecting the aforementioned materials, operating any non-CDL vehicles within the solid waste fleet (forklift, sidewalk scrubber, pick-up truck, and mini-packer/side-loader), maintaining daily records, navigating narrow roadways and performing additional duties as assigned.

Job

Related Requirements WORK SCHEDULE
  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Mondays from 10:30 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.
  • May be required to work on religious holidays.
  • May be required to work a variety of shifts both day and night.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required.
  • Must work cooperatively with others.
  • When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Emergency Position

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

DRIVER I
  • Must possess a valid Class C Georgia Driver's License.
  • Six month of Solid Waste collector, pressure washing, and/or sidewalk cleaning or related experience or any combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position are preferred.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
DRIVER II
  • High school diploma or equivalent with one year of heavy vehicle driving experience required;
  • 6 months of heavy vehicle driving experience and certificate of completion from a licensed commercial driving school approved by the Georgia Department of Driver Services required;
  • five years of heavy vehicle driving experience in solid waste vehicles, specifically automated side loader, front end loader, rear loader, roll-off, and/or boom truck required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
  • Must possess a valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License.
  • Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame.
DRIVER III
  • High school diploma or equivalent with two years of heavy vehicle experience required;
  • Ten years of heavy vehicle driving experience in solid waste vehicles specifically automated side loader, front end loader, rear loader, roll-off, and/or boom truck or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
  • Must possess a valid Class A Georgia Commercial Driver's License.
  • Must be able to meet the current training requirements for this position as set forth in the Solid Waste Certification Program within the required time frame.
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
  • Collects refuse, leaf and limb material, compo stables, and recyclables from residential, commercial, and institutional customers including those in the downtown district; places the material in the proper collection truck;…
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