Refuse Truck Operator - Recycling & Litter Services Division

City of Savannah; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Job summary

The City of Savannah is hiring a Refuse Truck Operator to run refuse and recycling routes, inspect and operate equipment, and perform safety checks. CDL Class B is required and prior heavy equipment experience is preferred. You will report equipment issues and help maintain street cleanliness on city routes.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career progression. Work hours vary and the role is safety sensitive and critical to city operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of medium and/or heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle safety and operation checks before beginning route.
• Informs supervisors of any vehicle problems.
• Completes all pre-check forms.
• Drives a recycling truck on an assigned route.
• Directs staff on vehicles.
• Collects acceptable recyclables.
• Ensures that all carts are serviced and empty.
• Records carts not on curb; records damaged carts; records bulk item piles.
• Ensures that all litter routes are serviced maintaining the cleanliness of City streets, lanes & rights-of-way.
• Collect bulk items and special trash collections.
• Reports any violations of city codes to supervisor.
• Enforces safety regulations.
• Answers questions from customers.
• Collects animal carcasses.
• Contacts supervisor regarding injuries or accidents.
• Cleans and inspects vehicles at end of day.
• Completes daily reports and daily log.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe operation knowledge

Safety procedures

City streets geography

Prioritizing/work organization

Refuse truck operation

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

Need a change? We have an opportunity that will bring positive change to your life! As a Refuse Truck Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of a refuse collection truck, pan truck, dump truck and/or other assigned equipment.

Come join our team as we offer great pay, excellent benefits and career progression!

We look forward to having you onboard!

• Performs vehicle safety and operation checks before beginning route.
• Informs supervisors of any vehicle problems.
• Completes all pre-check forms.
• Drives a recycling truck on an assigned route.
• Directs staff on vehicles.
• Collects acceptable recyclables.
• Ensures that all carts are serviced and empty.
• Records carts not on curb; records damaged carts; records bulk item piles.
• Ensures that all litter routes are serviced maintaining the cleanliness of City streets, lanes & rights-of-way.
• Collect bulk items and special trash collections.
• Reports any violations of city codes to supervisor.
• Enforces safety regulations.
• Answers questions from customers.
• Collects animal carcasses.
• Contacts supervisor regarding injuries or accidents.
• Cleans and inspects vehicles at end of day.
• Completes daily reports and daily log.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of medium and/or heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state Class B Commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

This is a safety sensitive and critical workforce position.

Work Hours: Varies

Work Location: 1809 W US Hwy 80

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of assigned refuse truck.
• Knowledge of department safety procedures.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of refuse collection trucks.
• Skill in oral and written communication.