Solid Waste Driver- Public Works

City of Bowie•Bowie, MD

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bowie is seeking motivated, responsible, and reliable individuals who have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a safe driving record, to join our Public Works Team as a Solid Waste Driver. The primary duty of this position is to drive rear-loading refuse trucks, while leading small crews in the collection of residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes. Incumbents in this role will be required to serve as a Collector on some occasions. As such, this position may require heavy manual work, as well as the ability to operate mechanisms for loading, compacting, and dumping refuse and recyclables. This is a 40-hour per week position; however actual work time is based on task completion.

Requirements

Possession of valid Class B restricted license with air brake endorsement, issued from the state by which the incumbent resides.
Good driving record
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Willingness to work in all weather
Ability to serve as Crew Leader, and work well within a team
Ability to develop and maintain an excellent work attendance
Ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, which may include repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs., and walking for long periods.
Must register for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience driving large refuse vehicles and/or similar
Two or more years of experience in solid waste

Responsibilities

Drive rear-loading refuse trucks
Lead small crews in the collection of residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes
Serve as a Collector on some occasions
Operate mechanisms for loading, compacting, and dumping refuse and recyclables