Refuse Truck Operator - Residential Refuse

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement pension plan

Job summary

City of Savannah seeks a Refuse Truck Operator to drive and operate assigned refuse equipment on designated routes. You will perform safety checks, record cart conditions, and ensure curbside service while maintaining cleanliness of city streets.

Responsibilities include directing staff on vehicles, collecting recyclables and bulk items, and reporting issues to supervisors. The role requires a valid Class B CDL and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Two years of medium/heavy equipment operation experience.
• Must hold a valid Class B CDL with a clean driving history.
• Safety sensitive and critical workforce position.
• Work hours vary.
• Work location: 1809 W US Hwy 80.

Responsibilities

• Drive a recycling truck on an assigned route.
• Perform vehicle safety and operation checks.
• Record carts not on curb and damaged carts.
• Enforce safety regulations and report violations.
• Complete daily reports and logs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Written communication

Education

Class B CDL

Job description

Purpose

We have the perfect opportunity for you as a Refuse Truck Operator with the City of Savannah Residential Refuse Division. 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.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more!

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

Overview of Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.