Solid Waste Truck Driver I

City of Redding•Redding, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Redding Solid Waste Division is hiring Solid Waste Truck Driver I employees to collect, remove, and dispose of residential and commercial solid waste and to collect, remove, and process residential and commercial recyclables. The role operates collection and other vehicles and equipment, maintains equipment and containers, assists customers, and performs recycling and transfer station work. The recruitment may fill regular full-time and full-time temporary vacancies. Regular full-time positions pay $29.00–$30.45 per hour; full-time temporary positions pay $20.11–$22.80 per hour.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable vehicle codes and the mechanical operation of vehicles used.
Knowledge of City policies and regulations relating to solid waste management.
Knowledge of the geographic layout of the City.
Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.
Ability to operate required equipment skillfully, efficiently, and safely.
Ability to demonstrate safe driving techniques, a good driving record, and good common sense.
Ability to deal with customers and employees in a courteous, cooperative manner.
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Typical education includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a California Class B driver's license, or be able to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing under Department of Transportation regulations.
Final appointment is contingent on positive past employment references, a City-paid fingerprint criminal conviction check for applicants 18 and older, and passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks and other equipment to collect and remove solid waste and process recyclables, including collection trucks, container delivery trucks, forklifts, small loaders, and balers.
Maintain equipment in good operating condition, including steam cleaning and power washing.
Maintain containers and wheeled carts in good condition.
Respond to customers’ concerns, questions, and complaints and provide solutions within City regulations.
Keep route sheets up to date.
Work at the Materials Recovery Facility and baler, sorting and baling materials and dumping containers.
Remove recyclables from the solid waste stream on the transfer station floor.
Keep recyclables separate after sorting them at the Materials Recovery Facility or removing them from the transfer station floor.
Deliver recyclables to recycling vendors.
Operate a recycling truck and trailer for apartments and mobile home parks.
Perform related duties as assigned.