Refuse Truck Driver I​/II

your future starts here!

grow your career by joining the city of roseville in the role of refuse truck driver i/ii.

do you have a solid work ethic and are ready to roll into a career that keeps the city clean and moving? We’re looking for reliable, safety-minded individuals who take pride in a job well done to join our solid waste team as refuse truck drivers. You will help keep neighborhoods clean by being responsible for driving a refuse truck, running routes and making sure trash and recycling are picked up safely and on time.

You will work outdoors, stay active, and be part of a team that takes pride in doing important work every day. If you’re looking for a hands‑on job with great benefits and room to grow — apply today and become a critical contributor providing essential services to our community.

the current vacancy is for a regular, benefitted, full‑time position. The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited‑term and temporary vacancies.

city of roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

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no experience is required; some general maintenance and/or construction experience is preferred.

equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, ged, or higher level degree.

possession of a valid california class b driver’s license, with airbrakes by date of application.

two years of increasingly responsible experience performing refuse collection/disposal work similar to that of a refuse truck driver i with the city of roseville.

equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, ged, or higher level degree.

possession of a valid california class b driver’s license, with airbrakes by date of application.

detailed information on the city of roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the frequently asked questions page.

the city of roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the united states department of education database of accredited post-secondary institutions and programs website .

credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

the following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the united states:

• educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited united states college or university listed on the u.s. Department of education database of accredited post-secondary institutions and programs website.
• verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The city of roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found es.org or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• a copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• if you are offered a position with the city of roseville, as a part of the pre‑employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.

all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a formula rate examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the employment list. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a city-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive police department background check process.

the city of roseville is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the human resources department at least 5 working days before a scheduled interview/examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.