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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example trash truck driver requirements on a job description

Trash truck driver requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in trash truck driver job postings.
Sample trash truck driver requirements
  • Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
  • Experience operating a trash truck or similar vehicle
Sample required trash truck driver soft skills
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and teamwork

Trash truck driver job description example 1

5280 trash truck driver job description

Be in a growing company, come work with 5280 Community Waste Solutions, LLC as a Concierge Trash Collector!

5280 Community Waste Solutions is a local company and strives for a culture of excellence while having a positive impact on the world.
Take a look at the owner explaining the strong sense of teamwork at 5280 Community Waste Solutions:

www.CWS5280.com


Pay: Starts at $20 an hour (part time position)
Paid training.

5280 Community Waste Solutions LLC is a local company with leadership that listens and is accessible. 5280 CWS trust and respect their employees without micro managing their nightly shifts. All while providing challenging work with authority & autonomy to solve issues.

Hours and Available Shifts: Looking for multiple candidates to fill shifts, each candidate will work 3-5 of the following shifts: (part time position)

  • MORNINGS: Saturday from 8:30am-10:30am
  • EVENINGS: Sunday - Thursday (No Friday's) from 7pm-9pm

Description: Employees will walk around the apartment complex, pick up bags of trash and/or recycling from the doorstep of each unit and take the trash to the onsite compactor/bin.

  • Change out and replace collection bags at all on-site pet waste collection stations
  • Light janitorial duties
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements for this Position:

· Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds

· Walk long distances during shift

· Climb multiple flights of stairs while carrying trash items

· Ability to pass a background check

· Smart Phone capable of downloading App for clocking in/out

· Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

Commonly Asked Questions:

· What type of position is this: W4

· Do I need a CDL: NO

· Do I need to provide my own truck: NO - The majority of the apartment communities we service, the trash is walked to the onsite compactor/bin by the employee.

All offers of employment will be contingent on successful background screening.

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Trash truck driver job description example 2

PeopleReady trash truck driver job description

PeopleReady of Ocala, FL is now hiring Trash Truck Helpers!

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

* Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

* The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $14 / hour

What you'll be doing as a Trash Truck Helper:

* Riding on the back of garbage or recycling collection truck and collecting solid waste on a designated route

* Directing driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up, and directing incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities

* Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations

* Checking operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performing minor servicing, and reporting needed repairs or servicing

* Assisting driver with various tasks during waste runs

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

* Deep knowledge of work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling

* Able to lift up to 50 pounds, and able to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb

* Flexibility to work in all weather conditions

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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