Refuse Collection Driver - DPW-Solid Waste Services

Agency Summary

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling.

One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Position is responsible for operating various types of refuse collection equipment.

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Directs the collection of solid waste materials.
• Performs daily vehicle inspection prior to start of each scheduled shift.
• Provides assistance in directing the work of assigned personnel.
• Follows all safety regulations pertaining to refuse collection equipment performance and driving, as well as DOT federal guidelines.
• Works assigned schedule.

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

High School diploma or GED equivalent required. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class

B), the ability to pass a pre-employment driving physical, the ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or more and the ability to operate equipment to which assigned is required. Operate various refuse collection equipment. Ability to perform the following: straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing, kneeling, and repeat bending. Refuse Collection Driver must have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

Collection Driver must be able to read and navigate a map. Collection Driver must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Maintaining a valid Indiana Class B Commercial Driver License is required. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B CDL with air breaks. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License before reporting to work.

This position works in all types and extremes of weather to collect residential solid waste on a year-round basis. Collecting residential Solid Waste involves frequent lifting, pushing and pulling over 25 lbs., walking, climbing stairs, and being outside in all seasons and weather conditions. Works overtime when needed.