Fixed-Route Sanitation Driver (CDL-B)

City of Pocatello; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

PERSI Retirement

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

City of Pocatello seeks a Sanitation Operator to operate commercial, residential, cart retrieval and roll-off collection trucks on fixed routes. The role requires maintaining safety and efficiency while coordinating with officials, staff, and the public.

You will perform vehicle inspections, basic maintenance, and route adjustments for weather and road conditions, ensuring compliance with city policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement required.
• Idaho STAR card required within six months of hire.
• Ability to operate commercial, residential, cart retrieval and roll-off trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operates a commercial, residential, cart retrieval or roll-off truck on fixed routes.
• Collects refuse on a fixed route in a timely and safe manner; handles special pickup requests as needed.
• Performs pre- and post-route inspections and basic maintenance; checks fluids and tire condition.
• Maintains route information and analyzes routing data; updates logs and software.

Skills

Truck operation

Route planning

Safety compliance

PC software proficiency

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement

Idaho STAR card

Tools

Routing software

Two-way radio

Job description

City of Pocatello seeks a Sanitation Operator to operate commercial, residential, cart retrieval and roll-off collection trucks on fixed routes. The role requires maintaining safety and efficiency while coordinating with officials, staff, and the public.

You will perform vehicle inspections, basic maintenance, and route adjustments for weather and road conditions, ensuring compliance with city policies and safety standards.