Refuse Truck Operator - Recycling & Litter Services Division

City of Savannah, Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a Recycling Truck Driver to join its Public Works team. The role involves pre‑route safety and operation checks, driving a recycling truck on assigned routes, and ensuring cleanliness of streets and rights‑of‑way.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED, two years of equipment operation experience, and a valid Class B CDL. Background checks and medical screening are required prior to employment; hours vary and the work location is 1809 W US Hwy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of medium/heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B CDL with a clean driving history.
• Background investigation, including drug screen, required before employment.
• Work hours vary; location at 1809 W US Hwy 80.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle safety and operation checks before each route.
• Drive a recycling truck on an assigned route.
• Direct staff on vehicles; collect recyclables.
• Record carts, damaged items, bulk piles, and route notes.
• Ensure streets, lanes, and rights-of-way stay clean.
• Report city code violations and injuries to supervisor.
• Complete daily reports and daily log; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe operation of refuse truck

Safety procedures

Knowledge of streets & geography

Oral and written communication

Prioritization & organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

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.