Roll-off Truck Driver - Full Time
About The Position
The Roll-off Truck Driver works under the general direction of the Refuse & Recycling Coordinator and supports daily operations. The position safely operates a heavy-duty truck and prepares, loads, and transports large mobile open-top and compactor containers to and from disposal sites and the Louisa County Sanitary Landfill. Work involves navigating high-traffic roadways, back roads, County facilities, and tight drive lanes with minimal overhead clearance; highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential. The role follows applicable OSHA, VDOT, and local, municipal, and state requirements. The driver coordinates priorities and routing with the Refuse & Recycling Coordinator, reports incidents and damage, completes scheduled work on time, helps close refuse sites safely, services containers, and assists with snow removal and site cleanup. The position requires regular attendance and schedule flexibility, including weekends and occasional holidays. It is full-time, with the possibility of overtime, and offers the opportunity for health and retirement benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Valid driver's license.
- Maintain a driving record consistent with insurance industry standards for driving a County vehicle.
- Knowledge of departmental practices and County policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and services.
- Proven ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality.
- General knowledge of office equipment, such as computer terminals and copiers.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Customer service skills for interacting with a broad range of customers and staff in person and by telephone.
- Organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and listening skills, and ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Sound professional and personal judgment, discretion, tact, and resourcefulness, including making independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
- Regular attendance and adherence to County policies and procedures when requesting time off.
- Flexibility to adjust the work schedule to County needs, including weekends and occasional holidays.
- Willingness to undergo criminal background and motor vehicle checks.
- Consent to drug testing consistent with Louisa County’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
- Ability to perform work involving prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and driving; occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force, frequently up to 50 pounds, and constantly up to 20 pounds; and climb, crawl, kneel, or stoop.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a heavy-duty roll-off truck and perform the duties needed to connect, move, haul, and place waste-hauling containers.
- Prepare, load, and transport open-top and compactor containers to and from disposal sites and the Louisa County Sanitary Landfill.
- Operate in accordance with OSHA, VDOT, and applicable local, municipal, and state laws.
- Work with the Refuse & Recycling Coordinator to determine priorities and efficient routing.
- Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Refuse & Recycling Coordinator.
- Complete scheduled work within appropriate timelines to meet departmental operational needs.
- Help the refuse site attendant close the site before performing work to ensure a safe work environment.
- Pick up, move, and replace containers requiring service.
- Assist with snow removal and site cleanup.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunity for health benefits.
- Opportunity for retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
