Sanitation Truck Driver 1

City of Lebanon Sanitation, 410 Park Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

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The Sanitation Truck Driver I performs routine and skilled work in the operation of sanitation vehicles and equipment used in the collection and transportation of solid waste, recyclables, yard debris, and other refuse. This position is responsible for safely operating a sanitation truck along designated routes, ensuring timely and efficient waste collection, and performing basic maintenance checks on vehicles. Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with established safety procedures and departmental guidelines.

This role may also involve assisting with loading waste materials and interacting with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

include the following but not limited to:

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of specialized garbage or refuse collecting trucks, specialized maintenance and cleaning equipment or other vehicles.
• Loads and dumps trash and refuse when required and covers assigned area or route.
• Assures that all debris which falls from dumpster is picked up.
• Requests supervisor to notify property owner if dumpster or cans are not properly placed, accessible, or if debris is scattered about dumpster area.
• When not operating specialized equipment will assume all duties of Sanitation Worker.
• Inspects equipment for mechanical problems and reports to the proper authority.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order including keeping equipment clean, reports information for repair, checks items such as tires, mirrors, etc.
• Maintains proper schedule in picking up and in hauling refuse to the disposal area.
• Removes debris from city right of ways and other City property.
• Drives truck to destination & prepares receipts for loads Maintains truck log, according to city regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive pick-up instructions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, and other employees of the city.

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of practices used in the operation of Sanitation Equipment.
• Knowledge of state and city traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and precautions in heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of care and use of motor vehicles.
• Considerable skill in operating heavy equipment and constant attention to safety of operation.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to carry out simple written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.

A high school diploma or G.E.

D. equivalent is required.

Minimum one year of experience operating medium to heavy equipment.

Must have a valid TN Class B CDL with a clear driving record. If a candidate does not have a valid Tennessee driver's license, they must acquire one within 30 days of hire.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions. Incumbents are exposed to dangerous equipment and to heat, cold, rain, noise, and other adverse conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is also exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long…