Waste Truck Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Formal or informal education or training sufficient to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Six months of truck driving experience, or completion of an SA: Ready to Work CDL training program, or completion of the Solid Waste Management Department's Apprentice I Program.
• Valid Texas Commercial Class B Driver's License.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle operating procedures.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to learn City streets.
• Ability to safely operate a large commercial vehicle in heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Selected applicants must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. A physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted if required for the position.
• If selected, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of the Project Quest CDL Driving Program.
• Graduate of Train for Jobs SA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure collection workers have all necessary work equipment.
• Inspect the collection vehicle for proper mechanical functioning.
• Collect garbage, recyclables, brush, and other materials on assigned routes.
• Operate a large commercial vehicle to transport materials to appropriate disposal sites.
• Comply with local rules and regulations.
• Operate the mechanism for unloading the truck.
• Operate a packer-type collection vehicle and truck-attached equipment, including the compactor, drums, and hopper.
• Complete a daily activity report.
• Clean the truck at the end of each workday.
• Consult with a supervisor about route changes or hazardous driving conditions.
• May pick up, carry, and empty refuse into the appropriate vehicle, including lifting and carrying bins and materials weighing 40 pounds.
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.