Roll-Off Truck Driver
About The Position
Prince William County Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is hiring a Roll-Off Truck Driver assigned to the County Landfill in Manassas, Virginia. The position is part of a team responsible for safely and efficiently operating roll-off trucks and other heavy commercial vehicles to support landfill operations. Work includes travel on high-traffic public roads and internal facility roadways, with safe, skilled, and courteous driving essential to reliable service and public safety. The role offers steady, year-round work, typically 37.5 hours per week. Schedules depend on County Landfill operations, which run six to seven days per week, and may change according to business needs. Weekend and some holiday work is required. Overtime, weekend pay, and holiday pay are available, and work outside scheduled hours with little or no notice may be required during inclement weather or emergencies.
Requirements
- Minimum 8th-grade education.
- At least 1 year of full-time experience operating a commercial roll-off truck.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Virginia Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Subject to routine alcohol and drug testing and driving record checks.
- Ability to respond to emergencies, inclement weather, and other facility-operational issues before or after regular work hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, a safety vest, and a hard hat.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
- Ability to work safely outdoors in inclement weather and near heavy equipment and vehicular traffic, and to walk long distances over rough terrain in noisy and dusty conditions.
- Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, push, pull, and grasp.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of full-time experience operating a commercial roll-off truck.
- At least 2 years of full-time experience working in the solid waste industry.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, load, and transport roll-off and other large containers from collection sites to the County Landfill, Compost Facility, or other locations in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
- Safely operate commercial vehicles, including roll-off trucks, water trucks, and rubber-tire loaders, near other commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and private vehicles in all weather conditions.
- Perform vehicle and equipment inspections and minor preventive maintenance.
- Write and maintain accurate and timely logs, records, and reports.
- Read, understand, and comply with transportation and safety regulations and other applicable requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with load inspections and maintain site cleanliness.
- Follow supervisor direction, work as part of a team, and communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers and the public.
Benefits
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans.
- Paid annual leave.
- Paid personal leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Optional group medical and dental health plans.
- Optional group life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career development opportunities.
- Full-time County Government positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Overtime, weekend pay, and holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
