Commercial Sanitation Driver Operator

City of Foley; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Foley is seeking a Commercial Sanitation Operator to run front-load garbage trucks and knuckle boom loaders on assigned routes. A CDL is required, and you will lead other crew members while following established procedures. The role reports to the Commercial Sanitation Crew Leader.

You'll perform routine maintenance, deliver dumpsters, and communicate with the public and internal teams. A high school diploma plus two years' related experience is expected, along with a valid CDL

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Valid Class A or B CDL Driver’s License.
• Clean driving history and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates front-load garbage trucks on designated routes.
• Operates knuckle boom loader for landfill collection and removal.
• Delivers dumpsters and replaces old ones at customer sites.
• Performs vehicle maintenance using tools like grease gun and pressure washer.
• Logs route information, maintenance, and addresses.
• Interacts with the public, supervisors, and landfill personnel.
• Operates a range of trucks including front-load, knuckle boom, flatbed and pickup.

Skills

CDL driving

Safe operation

Route execution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL vehicle inspection

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.

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.

The City's group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The employees’ health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City. The City pays 50% of family coverage. The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi-monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi-monthly deduction cycle. See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details. **NOTE** If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage. The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.