Solid Waste Truck Driver - Public Works

Under general supervision, drives and operates various types of trucks, including solid waste trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, and salt boxes. Responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste and recycling materials. This person inspects and maintains vehicles; operates light and/or hand‑held motorized equipment; performs related unskilled manual tasks; and documents supply usage.

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of various types of trucks, including dump trucks, automated sidearm loaders, front‑end loaders, and rear packers to collect and dispose of public refuse; haul material and equipment to and from work sites; load and unload material and/or equipment; operate light and/or hand‑held motorized equipment.
• Drives on assigned routes.
• Operate levers and controls to pick up and empty large refuse boxes and return boxes to their original location; deliver collected solid waste and empty the contents of the truck at a designated location.
• Assists with yard waste collection and empties contents at a designated location.
• Operates snowplows and saltboxes.
• Performs routine inspection of vehicle driven (e.g., checks fluid levels, turn signals, brake lights, headlights, etc.); reports any mechanical difficulties to the appropriate authority; cleans truck as needed.
• Performs related unskilled tasks; shovels, collects trash, and road material.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, and the public.
• Performs general work in support of Special Events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Uniforms are Provided by the Employer
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 1 Personal Day
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation in the First Year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered
• Retirement Benefits
• Comprehensive Wellness Program Offered
• Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Provided by the Employer
• Voluntary and Supplemental Benefits are Offered
• An Employee Assistance Program is Provided by the Employer
• Education Assistance Offered

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to Perform Repetitive Manual Labor Tasks
• Valid Driver’s License
• You Will be Required to Obtain a Class B CDL Upon Being Hired.
• This is part of your training in your probationary period
• Must be able to demonstrate the Ability to Safely Drive the Truck and operate the Equipment

Preferred:

• Valid Kentucky Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• 2 Years of Documented Experience Driving Various Large Trucks or Heavy Equipment. Such as Dump Trucks or Solid Waste Rear Packers & Front‑End Loaders.

Knowledge of general methods used in the collection of refuse and debris; mechanical operation of front‑end loader;
Kentucky driving regulations; and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform repetitive manual labor tasks. Ability to follow general oral and written instructions, and maintain effective working relationships. Must possess the ability to tactfully communicate with the public. Skills in the operation of levers and controls located in trucks.

Must possess the ability to perform repetitive manual labor in a variety of temperatures and climates. Maintain a minimum lifting capacity of 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use their hands & fingers to handle objects, tools, & controls; reach with hands & arms; climb, balance, sit, stoop, or crouch for extended periods of time without difficulty.

Must maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Functional Capacity Evaluation Test as required for this position.