Route Driver , II or Senior; Class B CDL

Job Title: Route Driver I, II or Senior (Class B CDL Required)

Job : 225505

Location: Parkway Service Center

Employment type: Full-Time, Regular

Salary Range: $21.77 – $30.49 per hour

The City of Plano is hiring Route Drivers at three levels—I, II, and Senior—to support our Environmental Waste Services team in collecting and disposing of refuse, recyclables, yard debris, and other materials. Workers will operate trucks and specialized equipment while maintaining safe and efficient routes.

• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six‑month probation
• Four day work week, 10‑hour days (most weeks 6:30 am‑4:30 pm)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 city match upon retirement
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation and sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

Summary of Duties: Operate refuse and recycling trucks and specialized equipment on designated routes, transport loads to collection stations, verify vehicle safety, perform routine maintenance, respond to customer inquiries, and maintain consistent attendance.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Entry‑level role with basic supervision. Performs standard duties; less complex than higher levels.

• Operates refuse and recycling trucks along designated routes; transports loads to various refuse, recycling, and composting stations.
• Operates various heavy specialized equipment.
• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment for safety checks and to ensure proper performance and operation.
• Performs routine maintenance for assigned vehicle and equipment; reports any repair needs to supervisor.
• May assist in inspecting incoming loads of yard debris and recycling for contamination.
• Responds to routine customer inquiries; refers complaints or problems to supervisor as needed.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: Determines safe operating condition of vehicles and equipment, identifies hazards, and decides on methods to accomplish work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of: Proper operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, safety requirements and standards, relevant ordinances, regulations, and policies, City of Plano streets and addresses.
• Skill in: Clear communication (verbal and written), operating vehicles and equipment safely, basic math calculations.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year operating heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Licenses: Texas Class “B” Commercial driver’s license (prior to employment).
• Conditions of Employment: Must pass drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check, and social security number verification.

Summary of Duties: Operate two trucks and specialized equipment for refuse, recycling, yard debris, and composting operations, maintain assigned route, and support special events as needed.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Journey‑level role, more experience than Route Driver I, may supervise new drivers.

• Completion of assigned route duties within scheduled work time.
• Operates various heavy specialized equipment as needed.
• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure proper performance and safe operation; performs routine maintenance.
• May be responsible for training new Route Drivers on all equipment operations.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Operates refuse and recycling trucks along designated routes; transports loads to various refuse, recycling, and composting stations.
• Responds to routine customer inquiries.
• Available to support all EWS Special Event related activities.

Marginal Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: Determines how to meet delivery schedules, ensures vehicle and equipment safety, operates equipment within guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of: Proper operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in the collection of refuse,…