Sanitation Truck Driver

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Sanitation Truck Driver operates sanitation collection vehicles to provide residential and commercial refuse collection services throughout the City. The role performs assigned collection routes safely and efficiently while following applicable safety standards, traffic laws, and City policies. The driver may assist with refuse and brush collection, special assignments, bulky waste removal, storm debris cleanup, and emergency response operations. The position works with sanitation crew members, provides courteous service to residents, maintains vehicle and route documentation, and must maintain required certifications and licenses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) and a good driving record.
• At least one year of experience operating commercial sanitation vehicles or related heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of City refuse collection routes, or ability to learn assigned routes within a reasonable training period.

Nice To Haves

• Previous municipal sanitation experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rear-load, side-load, brush, and other assigned sanitation or Public Works vehicles on designated routes.
• Perform refuse and trash collection in accordance with established schedules and assigned routes.
• Assist with brush collection, garbage bag distribution, special collections, bulky waste removal, storm debris cleanup, and emergency response operations as needed.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and required inspection reports.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions, accidents, unsafe conditions, and maintenance needs.
• Keep assigned vehicles and equipment clean and in safe operating condition.
• Collect refuse efficiently while minimizing damage to streets, curbs, mailboxes, and private property.
• Work with sanitation crew members to complete routes safely and efficiently.
• Follow departmental safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment, and comply with traffic laws and City policies.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service when interacting with residents and the public.
• Maintain required records, inspection forms, mileage logs, and other assigned documentation.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses without interruption.
• Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage starting at $15 per month and the most expensive employee-and-family plan costing less than $350 per month.
• Free visits to the City medical clinic for employees and covered dependents over age five.
• Free virtual visits with a medical professional for employees and covered dependents.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• The City matches employee retirement contributions at 200%.
• Vacation accrual of two to six weeks per year, depending on years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED