Commercial Sanitation Service Driver

A Hiring Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Services in San Jose is seeking a Sanitation Service Driver to operate a company truck delivering portable toilets, sinks, and holding tanks along daily routes, with a focus on safety and professional service.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, load and unload equipment, maintain the truck, log DOT records, and provide courteous customer service while following all safety rules. This is a full-time, on-site role in downtown San Jose.

Qualifications

• CDL required with Tanker Endorsements (Class A/B/C).
• Valid DOT medical card/certificate.
• 1–2 years of driving experience.
• Pass drug screening and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to back into tight spaces and maneuver heavy trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle to ensure proper operation.
• Safely load/unload and stock the truck with supplies and secure loads.
• Operate the heavy truck along the route and service each customer as designated.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers on-site.
• Load and unload toilets, sinks, or holding tanks as needed.
• Maintain a clean truck and keep supplies stocked; fill tanks daily.
• Service rentals with high-quality customer service.
• Provide routing feedback to the Operations Manager.
• Adhere to safety policies and state/federal regulations at all times.
• Report issues to the dispatcher promptly.
• Maintain and submit DOT logs and trip/vehicle condition reports.

Skills

CDL

DOT Medical Card

Clean driving record

1-2 years driving experience

Drug screening

Job description

Valley Services is a family-owned residential and construction solutions provider conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Jose. It consists of two divisions: the transfer station and rentals. At Valley Services, you won’t just have a job, but you will be a part of an amazing team that is contributing to the growth of Silicon Valley. By joining the Valley Team, you will become a member of the family.

As a Sanitation Service Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a company truck to drive to various locations while maintaining clean service on portable toilets, sinks, and holding tanks. The driver will also be responsible for the transfer and dumping of daily loads.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order.
• Safely load, unload, stock the truck with supplies, and secure load for safe transport.
• Safely operate her/his heavy truck along the designated route to the customer site; read the route sheet, follow the map, and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher or supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers on-site
• Load and unload one to two toilets, sinks, or holding tanks on the rear tailgate
• Maintain Clean truck, stocked supplies on the truck and fill tanks, and transfer waste at the end of each day
• Service rentals with the highest quality of service
• Provide routing feedback to the Operations Manager/Supervisor
• Understand and adhere to all required safety policies and procedures in compliance with Company safety standards and all State and Federal regulations at all times while operating your vehicle
• Promptly report any issues or incidents to the dispatcher
• Provide professional, prompt, friendly customer service
• Maintain and submit DOT logbooks, daily route/productive sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must have either Commercial Class C / Class B / Class A with Tanker Endorsements, No air-brake restrictions
• Must have a valid DOT Medical Card/Certificate
• Minimum 1-2 years of driving experience
• Must pass drug screening and physical
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to maneuver trucks into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back distances up to approximately 120 feet.
• Strong work ethic
• No prior portable toilet service experience is required

Physical Requirements (but not limited to)

• Walking, Bending, Climbing, Crouching, Driving, Sitting, Twisting, Reaching, Pushing/pulling
• Gripping/ grasping controls
• Visually inspecting around and under the truck and its components
• Able to lift at least seventy-five (75) pounds as needed daily
• Stamina and flexibility to maintain a steady work pace
• Able to effectively communicate with dispatch/supervisors

Lives Our Core Values

• Attitude — approaches challenges with optimism, positivity, and determination.
• Excellence — strives for greatness in every task, no matter how small.
• Presentation — brings professionalism and attention to detail to create lasting positive impressions.
• On the Move — embraces continuous action, adaptability, growth, and innovation.

Compensation details: 30-40 Hourly Wage