Truck Driver - Solid Waste

Job Summary

This position operates a refuse collection truck equipped with a hydraulic packer along assigned routesto collect solid waste in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner. The role includes vehicle maintenance and inspections, customer service, and related duties.

This position operates a refuse collection truck equipped with a hydraulic packer along assigned routesto collect solid waste in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner. The role includes vehicle maintenance and inspections, customer service, and related duties.

• Operates a refuse collection truck with hydraulic packer and dump in a safe and legal manner on assigned routes.
• Assists in collecting and loading refuse as needed; lifts and dumps refuse containers into the truck; empties garbage cans and loads trash (limbs, leaves, grass, etc.).
• Unloads truck at the landfill or designated disposal site.
• Conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operability; performs minor maintenance, greasing, cleaning, and reports needed repairs.
• Completes daily reports, time sheets, and maintains accurate records.
• Resolves customer service complaints and deals with citizens in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Reports violations of solid waste collection regulations to supervisor.
• Performs related duties such as repairing and maintaining carts, mowing/trimming grass and weeds, assisting with leaf collection, and emergency call-outs as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Sufficient experience in the operation of trucks and related automotive equipment, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having held a similar position for one to two years.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid Alabama Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a standard driving test, pre-employment physical, and random drug testing.
• Eyesight sufficient to operate vehicles safely; ability to maneuver various sized vehicles.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and safety principles of packer-type refuse collection trucks and related equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and defensive driving practices applicable to commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures related to solid waste collection.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions in refuse collection operations.
• Skill in the safe operation of large, heavy-duty trucks and associated hydraulic equipment.
• Skill in planning, organization, decision-making, and route management.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, crew members, and the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication, including the ability to read, write, and prepare reports.
• Ability to acquire rapid knowledge of city streets, addresses, and geography.

• Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures, traffic laws, and equipment operation manuals. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

• The work consists of related vehicle operation, team operations, and manual labor duties. Inclement weather conditions, heavy traffic, and customer interactions contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to collect solid waste efficiently and safely. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of city solid waste management functions.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, crew members, supervisors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and ensure safe operations.

• The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, kneeling, grasping, throwing, and lifting heavy objects. The employee frequently uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme…