Refuse Truck Driver & Crew Supervisor

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama is seeking Refuse Truck Drivers for the Merit System to operate refuse trucks along assigned routes and supervise crew safety. You will inspect trucks, follow routes, and report daily activities and route conditions.

Responsibilities include operating refuse and grapple trucks, transporting waste to landfills, and ensuring efficient, safe collection. A Class B CDL and route-navigation experience are required, with knowledge of daily inspections and

Qualifications

• Class B commercial driver's license.
• Experience operating equipment requiring a Class B CDL.
• Experience following maps, GPS, or navigation instructions.
• Experience conducting pre-trip inspections on heavy duty equipment/trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operates a garbage truck and associated equipment to collect household garbage along designated routes.
• Operates a grapple truck to collect large bulky trash along routes.
• Transports garbage and bulky trash to landfills for dumping.
• Oversees crew work to ensure efficiency and safety during collection.
• Maintains and schedules maintenance for refuse trucks to operate safely.

Skills

Map reading & navigation

Safety-conscious driving

Physical stamina

Education

Class B CDL license

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama is seeking Refuse Truck Drivers for the Merit System to operate refuse trucks along assigned routes and supervise crew safety. You will inspect trucks, follow routes, and report daily activities and route conditions.

Responsibilities include operating refuse and grapple trucks, transporting waste to landfills, and ensuring efficient, safe collection. A Class B CDL and route-navigation experience are required, with knowledge of daily inspections and