Driver - Solid Waste

Romepolice; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rome seeks a waste collection driver responsible for collecting solid waste from residential and commercial customers and transporting it to the landfill. The role requires operating knuckleboom loaders and rear-loading garbage trucks with attention to safety and route accuracy.

Applicants must hold a Class B CDL and complete NIMS 100 and 700 within three months. Regular punctuality, teamwork, and reliable performance in various weather conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• Operates and maintains trucks and equipment safely.
• Familiar with safety practices for hauling and dumping materials.
• Understands residential and commercial routes and billing implications.
• Complies with traffic laws and road safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste from residential and commercial customers.
• Transport waste to designated landfill or processing site.
• Follow route sheets and make adjustments for billing and efficiency.
• Maintain safety protocols and communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

Skills

Truck operation

Safety practices

Residential routes

Traffic laws

Defensive driving

Route sheet billing

Reading/writing/basic math

Oral/written communication

Operate various trucks

Education

Class B Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Job Opportunities

This position is responsible for collecting solid waste from residential and commercial customers and transporting to the landfill.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of assigned department trucks, vehicles, and equipment and the ability to safely load, haul, and dump materials and complete related safety and maintenance measures.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices applicable to working with trucks, vehicles, and a variety of materials, with ability to assure safety of self and others at all times.
• Knowledge of residential / commercial routes.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and rules.
• Skill in safe and defensive driving techniques.
• Skill in supervising laborers.
• Ability to follow a route sheet and make the necessary changes for billing purposes.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other City departments, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of trucks and equipment to include a knuckleboom loader, front loader refuse truck, rear loading garbage truck, trash/recycling trailer truck or shuttle truck.
• Ability to perform physical labor in adverse and inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Must be able to work well with others and take directions from assigned supervisors.
• Must be able to performwork accurately, safety, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience operating and driving vehicles such as a knuckleboom loader, a front loader refuse truck, a rear loading refuse truck, a trash/recycling trailer truck, and shuttle truck and trailer or have the ability to learn to operate and drive vehicles/equipment listed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License in state of residency.
• Must obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.