Solid Waste Collection Driver I, II, or III

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled Annual Salary:

Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Solid Waste Collection Driver I:

$41,498.70•$54,756.62

Solid Waste Collection Driver II:

$43,756.21•$57,497.86

Solid Waste Collection Driver III:

$45,752.51•$60,369.50 Under general supervision, a Collection Driver

I/II/III

operates solid waste vehicles and equipment to perform waste collection, disposal, and recycling pickup mainly on residential routes. This position may also operate other specialized equipment and assist with disposal and recycling/diversion tasks. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated and eager to apply their skills safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Drives and operates automated side load trucks on a route to collect solid waste and or recycling; drives between collection points and landfill/recycling center. Assembles, delivers, and repairs carts and dumpsters. Drives and operates a pickup-based hook lift truck, drops off containers, picks up full containers, and transports them to the landfill. Prepare trucks for adverse weather conditions; install chains on tires. Inspect and review the condition of the truck and equipment, including checking fluid levels, brakes, and lights; wash, clean, and perform maintenance; refuel, grease, change tires, and drain air tanks. Report any issues. Operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the collection and disposal of solid waste, including trucks, hand tools, and power tools. Observe safety precautions while operating small and large vehicles and equipment. Maintain simple records and logs, and complete reports as necessary. Answer general and basic customer questions about routes in a professional and courteous manner. Escalate as necessary to ensure questions are answered accurately. Assist with litter collection at the landfill. Assist with the packaging and or processing of recycling/diversion materials.

Qualifications and Requirements:

A combination of the following experience and training would be qualifying. Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (Class B minimum) is highly preferred, but at a minimum, the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months. The City will provide training to obtain the CDL. Some experience in heavy truck operation.

Special Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 pounds. Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, mechanical hazards, dust, and other allergens. Ability to travel to different sites and locations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Why Join Our Team? The City of Laramie provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote employee well-being and work-life balance. It includes health and dental insurance with employer contributions, along with options for vision, life, and disability coverage. Employees also benefit from a retirement pension plan, paid annual leave, designated paid holidays, and the chance to participate in a community volunteer day. Additional benefits may include wellness initiatives, discounted gym memberships, access to LCCC courses, and free counseling sessions. Applicants who are offered appointments will be required to pass a drug screening, a comprehensive background investigation, and a driver's license check. The City of Laramie is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace.