Solid waste truck driver job description

This is a temporary position.

The primary function of this position is to load, inspect, and drive trucks to the disposal facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Employees who occupy this position work independently and in a team environment transporting solid waste and other materials to the appropriate destination.
* Operates commercial vehicles; such as tractor trailers, walking floor trailer, dump trailer, roll-off, bucket truck and any associated equipment used in solid waste operations.
* Performs routine inspections and light preventative maintenance to applicable equipment.
* Prepares daily log sheets and other associated paperwork.

Education, Experience, Licensing

* Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School or GED equivalent and one year of experience operating tractor-trailers, trash hauling, or closely related field.
* Possession of a valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record is required.
* This is a safety-sensitive position, which is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382.

Supplemental Information

* Knowledge of hand tools for performing maintenance.
* Ability to perform truck inspections and light maintenance.
* Ability to operate equipment used in the daily functions of transporting materials.
* Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and in written form.
* Ability to work in variable weather conditions and stand, sit, kneel, crawl, or climb at various times throughout the day.
* Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.
* The work days and hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, and Saturday's as needed. May be required to work additional hours during emergencies.
* Incumbents may also fill in at other solid waste facilities as needed.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.