Solid Waste Driver​/Operator

Lake County Job Opening

Lake County Solid Waste is accepting applications for:

• Must possess a valid Class B CDL with an acceptable driving record and a minimum of 1 year of CDL driving experience in winter conditions.
• Class A CDL is preferred; if you have a valid Class B CDL, you will be required to obtain a Class A by the end of your probationary period.
• Must be able to operate large trucks and heavy equipment safely and skillfully.
• Must be able to conduct minor repair and maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather and temperatures.
• Must work well with the public and coworkers.
• Must be knowledgeable of all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Roll‑off and pup trailer experience is preferred.

• Drive transfer truck to container sites.
• Set empty containers.
• Consolidate loaded containers.
• Retrieve loaded containers.
• Deliver and unload containers.
• Clean area around container site, truck, and trailer.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Move and compact waste.
• Perform landfill duties, including working at the ticket shack.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Full‑time
- Varied schedule
- Requires weekends.

$26.86 hourly.
This is a union covered position.

Lake County offers excellent benefits!

Visit our website to apply:

* This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed once per week until a successful applicant is selected.

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Per FMCSA guidelines, this position is subject to drug and alcohol testing.