Commercial Sanitation Driver Operator

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The City of Foley is seeking a CDL-trained driver to operate front-load garbage trucks on assigned routes and to lead fellow crew members on the truck. The role requires safe operation of knuckle boom loaders and dumpster deliveries as part of daily tasks.

Applicants must hold a valid CDL (Class A or B) and have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least two years of related experience. Background check and pre-employment screenings are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A or B CDL Driver’s License.
• Two years of experience in a related field or equivalent.
• Successful applicants must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-load garbage trucks on designated routes.
• Operate knuckle boom loader for landfill removal.
• Deliver dumpsters to new customers and replace old ones.
• Perform vehicle maintenance using tools listed.
• Log maintenance and route information.
• Interact with public, supervisors, and staff.
• Operate additional equipment as needed.

Skills

CDL driving

Route planning

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power drills

Grease gun

Pressure washer

Air chucks

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position operates front-loader garbage and boom trucks that require a Commercial Driver’s license (CDL). Follows set sanitation routes and acts as a lead person to other employees working on the truck. Performs work in a highly structured environment with orderly established procedures and processes. Reports to the Commercial Sanitation Crew Leader.

Essential Functions

• Drives and operates front-load garbage trucks on designated routes.
• Drives and operates knuckle boom loader for the collection and removal of landfill in a safe manner.
• Delivers dumpsters to new customers and replaces old ones.
• Utilizes a variety of tools such as power drills, grease gun, pressure washer and air chucks for maintenance of vehicle.
• Receives and/or reviews information such as call tickets, written/spoken instructions, route schedule, maps and regulations.
• Assembles new dumpsters for delivery, puts together lock bar and fits it to commercial dumpsters.
• Prepares and generates information such as a log of addresses log of maintenance performed on trucks.
• Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include the general public, supervisors, fellow employees, office staff and landfill personnel.
• Operates a variety of machinery and/or equipment to include front-load, knuckle boom, flatbed and pickup trucks.

Additional Functions

• Works special events to ensure cleanliness of venues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a job related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Qualifications

Valid Class A or B CDL Driver’s License.

The City of Foley provides excellent benefits including paid health, dental, and life insurance, retirement through State of Alabama Retirement Systems, disability income coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and annual merit raises. Successful applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass a criminal background check (including driving history), pre-employment physical and drug screen.