Residential ASL & Rear Loader Driver – CDL Required

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Decatur, GA is seeking CDL drivers for Automated Side Loader and Rear Loader roles within Solid Waste Management. Positions involve operating heavy trucks on assigned routes, loading, securing, and transporting solid waste, and maintaining safe, timely service.

This safety sensitive role requires a valid Georgia Class B CDL (some assignments may require Class A) and may require a 12-month DOT Medical Card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of experience operating heavy equipment and/or driving heavy trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate rear-loading, automated and other heavy trucks to collect and transport solid waste on assigned routes.
• Position vehicles for safe and efficient collection, loading, and dumping of materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Monitor work environment to ensure safety of employees, equipment, and the public.
• Follow traffic laws, safety guidelines, and operating procedures.

Skills

Heavy truck operation

Safety awareness

Vehicle inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

One Application-Multiple opportunities. Put your CDL to work with DeKalb County Solid Waste Management!

Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.93/hour depending on experience FLSA: Non-Exempt

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions

DeKalb County Government is seeking experienced CDL Drivers for Automated Side Loader (ASL) and Rear Loader opportunities within Solid Waste Management.

Operates rear-loading, automated, semi-automated, and other heavy trucks and equipment to collect and transport solid waste along assigned routes; positions vehicles for safe and efficient collection, loading, and dumping of materials; operates truck-mounted mechanisms to collect, secure, and compact solid waste; monitors collection activities to ensure timely route completion; ensures loads are properly balanced, covered, secured, and contained; monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees, equipment, and the public; obeys all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and operating procedures; performs vehicle inspections and basic equipment maintenance; and performs manual refuse collection and other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred; one year of experience operating heavy equipment and/or driving and operating heavy trucks; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Some assignments may require a Class A CDL and/or special endorsements.

• Classification and placement will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, applicable experience, and the requirements of the position.


• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a valid 12-month DOT Medical Blue Card as a condition of employment for some departments.