Solid Waste Driver

City of Copperas Cove • Copperas Cove, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Collects and disposes solid waste and recyclable materials in accordance with local, state and federal rules and regulations and performs special duties as assigned. Receives direct supervision from the Supervisor Solid Waste - Operations.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Operate heavy equipment, garbage truck or light equipment.
• Valid State CDL Driver's License, or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Knowledge of applicable policies, laws, and regulations affecting solid waste activities.
• Knowledge of city geography and street layout.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and complete reports as required.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Responsibilities

• Collects and disposes solid waste and recyclable materials by operating a garbage truck or light equipment.
• Completes assigned routes in a timely fashion.
• Drives waste to the landfill, baling cardboard and delivering recyclables to vendors.
• Performs special duties as assigned by writing tickets, commercial services include delivering and servicing roll off containers.
• Maintains grounds at transfer station.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required, performs preventative maintenance checks on vehicles, picks up litter and debris around the facility.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.
• May serve as a member of various employee committees.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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