Sanitation Driver

SolveNow Inc.; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. seeks a reliable Sanitation Driver to join our two-person team. You will operate a garbage truck on designated routes, collect residential waste from homes, and assist with bulk items and route adherence.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, daily vehicle inspections, and courteous interactions with residents. This role supports community cleanliness and environmental stewardship in a team-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid CDL and DOT medical card.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving within last 5 years.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Steel-toed boots required.
• Understand and comply with OSHA safety standards.
• Adhere to hazardous waste disposal regulations and wear PPE.
• Able to ride and operate in a two-person sanitation truck team.
• Physically capable of handling route duties in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate garbage trucks on pre-assigned routes.
• Ride in back of truck to collect waste from residences and load safely.
• Schedule and tag bulk items for separate pickup.
• Follow established routes using route maps and maintain schedules.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and fuel/clean vehicles.
• Adhere to safety protocols for waste handling, disposal, and driving.
• Provide basic maintenance and fueling of trucks as needed.
• Interact with residents professionally during collection.
• Respond to emergency collection needs when required.

Skills

CDL & DOT card

2+ yrs CDL driving

Waste industry experience

Lift 50 lbs

Background & drug screen

Steel-toed boots

OSHA safety

Hazardous waste rules & PPE

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

• Possess a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) & current DOT medical card.
• 2 years of commercial driving experience within the past 5 years. Waste industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Must pass the background & drug screening.
• Must wear steel-toed boots to work everyday.
• Ability to understand and abide by occupational health and safety regulations.
• Adhering to OSHA safety standards, wearing assigned protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring compliance with hazardous waste disposal regulations.
• Ability to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb during the route.
• Must be a team player.
• Sanitation workers need physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions. They also need to be able to lift heavy objects and dispose of waste safely.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – We are seeking an energetic and reliable Sanitation Driver / Pitcher to join our dynamic team! In this vital role, you will be 1 of a 2-person truck team. Each of you will be responsible for safely operating a commercial vehicle to transport waste or bulk items efficiently across designated routes. Throughout the duration of the route, you and your partner will swap places as driver and pitcher. As a pitcher, you will ride the back of the truck to collect waste from residential homes. Your proactive approach and excellent driving skills will ensure timely deliveries, pickups, and maintenance of sanitation services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to community cleanliness and environmental sustainability while working with a dedicated team committed to safety and excellence.

Key Duties

• Operating the truck: Drive garbage trucks on pre-assigned routes.
• Collecting waste: Ride in the back of the truck. Load trash safely into the truck. Transport and dump waste at disposal sites.
• Bulk Items: Tag bulk items to be scheduled for a separate pickup.
• Route Management: Adhere to established routes and schedules, using route maps to locate destinations.
• Pre-trip/Post-trip inspections: Perform daily inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition and ensure the truck is properly fueled, serviced, and cleaned.
• Safety: Follow safety protocols for waste handling, disposal, and vehicle operation, including traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintenance: Perform light preventive maintenance on the trucks and fuel the trucks.
• Public interaction: Provide courteous and professional interaction with residents and others during collection.
• Emergency duties: May be called out for emergency situations.