Garbage Truck Driver

Position Summary Collects refuse and recyclables by driving collection vehicles on a designated route; hauling, lifting, and loading items; operating compactors and loaders; maintaining safe and healthy operations, and equipment. Responsibilities Organizes daily service by reviewing collection route and special instructions; inspecting and testing vehicles and equipment; completing vehicle preparation, such as: checking oil, fuel, water, tire pressure, etc.; obtaining required repairs. Collects refuse and recyclables by driving collection vehicles on designated routes; retrieving, hauling, lifting, and loading items; operating compactors and loading equipment; rejecting unacceptable items; instructing customers on proper containers and items for collection, placement of containers, and packaging procedures. Disposes of refuse and recyclables by driving to transfer station; dumping load; driving recyclables to collection station. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing operator preventive maintenance; submitting work orders for repairs. Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following state and local driving rules, organization standards, and legal regulations; cleaning-up spills. Documents loads by maintaining logs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Qualifications Ability to get in and out of the truck repeatedly throughout the workday Valid Class B CDL One (1) year of experience within the past two (2) years in a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) with a GVWR of over 26,001 pounds Experience with hydraulic systems Experience with a manual transmission Must be 25 years of age or older (per DOT/insurance requirements) Must be able to read and write English (per DOT requirements) Successfully pass pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, motor vehicle records check, DOT physical and human performance examination High school diploma or GED preferred Additional Information We offer weekly pay, paid vacation time, sick pay and competitive pay rates. We also offer retirement savings, medical, vision, and dental benefits!

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Schedule:

Home daily Monday through

Friday Pay:

From $32.30 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person