Commercial Sanitation Driver Operator

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Foley seeks a CDL driver to operate front-load garbage trucks on assigned routes under general supervision, acting as a lead with other crew members. The role includes knuckle boom loader operation and dumpster delivery/replacement.

Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance using drills, grease guns, pressure washers, and air chucks; reviewing tickets and schedules; and logging maintenance and addresses. CDL required; high school diploma and two years related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class A or B CDL Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates front-load garbage trucks on designated routes.
• Drives and operates knuckle boom loader for landfill collection.
• Delivers dumpsters to new customers and replaces old ones.
• Uses tools such as a power drill, grease gun, pressure washer and air chucks for vehicle maintenance.
• Reviews information such as call tickets, instructions, route schedules, maps and regulations.
• Assembles dumpsters for delivery and attaches lock bars to commercial dumpsters.
• Prepares logs of addresses and maintenance performed on trucks.
• Interacts with the public, supervisors, fellow employees, office staff and landfill personnel.
• Operates front-load, knuckle boom, flatbed and pickup trucks.

Skills

CDL driving

Safety awareness

Route execution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B Driver’s License

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.