Waste Services Operator I (Class B CDL Required)
About The Position
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is hiring Waste Services Operator I employees to support Solid Waste Management’s trash collection, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and composting services. Operators may be assigned to either the LIP or Tipper Crew and perform collection work according to crew assignments and operational needs. The position operates from the Central Platte Campus and includes field work throughout Denver. The schedule is four 10-hour days, with opportunities for overtime averaging approximately 12 days per year. The job requires safe operation of collection vehicles, interaction with the public, route and service documentation, and routine vehicle inspections and upkeep.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate; additional appropriate experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
- Two years of general labor experience, including six months of experience driving light- to medium-sized equipment.
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL B) with appropriate endorsements at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current during employment.
- At application, a valid CDL without restrictions or prohibited status in the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in English for conversing with the public, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and making entries on reports and records.
- Ability to get in and out of vehicles and equipment multiple times per day.
- Ability to work in varying conditions, including inclement weather, dust, and fumes.
- Ability to read and follow route maps.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- Must complete a background check, physical, and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Experience driving and operating trash collection vehicles.
- Knowledge of streets within the City and County of Denver.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate solid waste collection trucks, including rear loaders, roll-offs, and other miscellaneous equipment, to collect waste, recycling, or compost along designated routes and transfer materials to disposal sites.
- Load and unload waste and recycling at landfills, recycling centers, or similar facilities; special assignments may include collecting dead animals or bulky items.
- Read and interpret route maps and plan collection routes efficiently.
- Interpret rules and regulations governing collected materials and container suitability.
- Use route management technology, tablets, and communication systems to document completed service and operational issues.
- Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
- Respond courteously to public inquiries and provide information related to the assignment.
- Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Assist with preventative equipment maintenance by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel.
- Prepare routine operating reports, including material collected, miles driven, and fuel used.
- Properly report uncollected refuse and complete collection documentation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
- 457B Retirement Plan.
- 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
- 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.
- Opportunities for increased earnings through overtime.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
