Solid Waste Collection Operator – CDL Class B Requirement – $5000 Hiring Bonus!

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

We are offering a hiring bonus of $5,000 to new employees hired from this recruitment. The details of the bonus will be discussed at interview and/or offer. Note: The hiring bonus will not be applicable to City and County of Denver employees who are currently employed with the city or who have been separated from the city for fewer than 6 months. At the time of application, candidates are required to hold a valid CDL clear of any restrictions or under prohibited status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse. This position requires a background check, physical, and drug test. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $26.00 - $32.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Solid Collection Operator also average about 12 days of overtime each year, providing opportunities for increased earnings. In this position you can expect to work on-site and in the field throughout the City and County of Denver, 5 days a week during the training period. Upon completion of training, you will transition to a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule, with regular overtime opportunities — averaging about 12 days per year — based out of one of our three campuses: Central Platte, Cherry Creek, or Roslyn. Solid Waste Management provides trash collection service, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and a composting program for single family Denver homes and multi-family dwellings with up to seven units, municipal facilities, and Denver Public Schools. The Solid Waste Management team is looking for Solid Waste Collection Operators to join the team.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Two (2) years of general labor experience which must include six (6) months of experience driving light to medium sized equipment.
Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English: Converse with the general public Understand highway traffic signs and signals Respond to official inquiries Make entries on reports and records

Nice To Haves

Experience driving and operating trash collection vehicles such as automated side loader, rear loader, front loader, and roll off
Ability to get in and out of vehicles and equipment multiple times per day
Ability to work in varying conditions (inclement weather, dust, fumes, etc.)
Knowledge of the streets within the City and County of Denver
Ability to read and follow route maps
Ability to work overtime when needed

Responsibilities

Safely operates a solid waste collection truck (rear loader, side loader, front loader, roll off, and/or other miscellaneous equipment) to collect waste, recycle, or compost material along a designated route and transfer it to a disposal site.
Collection sites may include areas of high traffic, congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots
Loads/unloads waste and/or recycling materials at landfills, recycling centers, or similar facilities.
May collect dead animals or bulky items as a special assignment
Reads and interprets route maps to plan out collection routes efficiently.
Interprets rules and regulations governing the nature of the material being collected and container suitability
Identifies unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures
Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment
Completes daily pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines
Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel.
Prepares routine operating reports, such as material collected, miles driven, and fuel used
Responsible for properly reporting uncollected refuse and the completion of collection
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Solid Collection Operator also average about 12 days of overtime each year, providing opportunities for increased earnings.

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