Sanitation Driver- Class A

Job Details

Location:

Salinas, CA 93908

Salary Range: $25.16 - $27.15 hourly

Sanitation Drivers are a core part of our business. They clean, pump, and service portable restrooms using company trucks and tools. Drivers follow all safety, DOT, and company rules. They travel to customer sites, treatment plants, and branches. Some positions may require out‑of‑town travel under our season flex program.

• Load, unload, deliver, pick up, pump, wash, sanitize, service, and restock portable restrooms and related sanitation equipment at customer sites according to company and safety standards.
• May also assist in supporting an assigned sanitation driver with service details of restroom units at customer sites.
• Responsible for accurate reporting of all route service.
• Helps with yard work, loading, unloading, and sanitation equipment tasks.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a safe and orderly yard.
• Transport and properly dispose of waste at approved treatment plants in compliance with treatment plant policies and procedures.
• Provide professional, courteous, and respectful customer service always.
• Respond to basic customer service questions and report customer concerns or service issues to a supervisor.
• Safely operate company trucks in compliance with all DOT safety and traffic regulations.
• Maintains pumper truck by checking lights, tires, mirrors, fuel level, water, oil temperatures, and clean vacuum pumps, etc.
• Maintain the cleanliness of company trucks, tools, and equipment.
• Promptly report any safety concerns, vehicle issues, equipment malfunctions, or maintenance needs to a supervisor.
• Perform all other operational needs, tasks, and duties as assigned professionally and efficiently.
• Must be familiar with methods and procedures for securing cargo in or on the commercial motor vehicle he/she drives (49 CFR 391.13(b)).
• Must follow Hours-of-Service rules and keep accurate logs/ELD (49 CFR Part 395).
• Perform daily vehicle inspections (DVIR), including checking tires, lights, hoses, fluids, and required safety equipment (49 CFR 396.11).
• Safely operate company trucks in compliance with all DOT safety and traffic regulations.

• Demonstrates accuracy, dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Maintains a positive attitude and communicates clearly with management, coworkers, vendors, and customers.
• Adapts to changing demands while consistently delivering high quality performance.
• Works independently or as part of a team with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Maintains knowledge of waste disposal procedures and seeks ongoing training to improve skills.
• Participate in company meetings, communications, and team initiatives.
• Upholds a clean, safe, and compliant work environment by following all operational and safety procedures.
• Meets appearance, attendance, and punctuality standards and reliably follows work instructions.
• Performs physical tasks as needed, including operating tools and equipment and traveling to customer sites.
• Willing to work varied schedules, routes, weekends, or extended hours during peak season.
• Follows all DOT, FMCSA, state, and local regulations and adheres to company driver policies and safety requirements.
• Completes all required safety and job related training.

• Must pass a pre-employment medical physical.
• Must maintain FMCSA physical qualification standards.
• Must be DOT/FMSCA compliant.
• Have a valid driver’s license for the assigned level.
• Maintain insurance eligibility to operate company vehicles and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must maintain a DOT medical certificate if driving across state lines.
• Must be familiar with methods and procedures for securing cargo in or on the commercial motor vehicle he/she drives (49 CFR 391.13(b)).
• Ability to use mobile device applications.

• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.
• Ability to respond to basic inquiries and present information effectively to customers, co‑workers, and management verbally and in writing in English.

• Drive and sit for long periods of time.
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and reach as needed.
• Lift…