Sanitation Driver

City of Zephyrhills; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Zephyrhills is seeking a Sanitation Driver to operate a garbage truck for residential and commercial collection at the City Maintenance Facility. The role requires at least two years of heavy-truck driving experience and a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, along with the ability to follow written and oral instructions and interact professionally with the public.

The position is non-exempt, with mandatory testing and a base salary starting at the posted figure.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience driving Class 8 trucks and other heavy trucks.
• Must understand and follow oral and written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers.
• Knowledge of safe operations and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Possess a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a garbage truck to collect residential and commercial waste.
• Haul waste to transfer stations or designated disposal sites.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment.
• Supervise a group of semi-skilled workers.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy truck driving experience

Oral/written instructions

Public/customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Sanitation Driver

JOB LOCATION:

City Maintenance Facility
City of Zephyrhills

SALARY RANGE:

Starting Salary: $37,923.80 / $18.23/hr.

PAY GRADE:

Pay Grade Z-154

CONTRACT TYPE:

Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS:

Applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED. At least two (2) years of experience driving Class 8 trucks and other heavy trucks. Ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions and work well with the public and co-workers. Must have knowledge of safe operations and routine maintenance of equipment. Possess a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Responsible for operating a garbage truck for the purposes of picking up residential and commercial waste.
• Hauls waste materials to transfer stations or other designated sites for disposal.
• Performs preventative maintenance and service to motor vehicles and motorized equipment and makes minor adjustments to correct performance malfunctions.
• Supervise a group of semi-skilled workers.
• Completes other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

The selected candidate will have a background check completed, undergo drug testing, and complete a physical exam before employment. Tasks completed for this position involve regular and sustained physical exertion. Possession and maintenance of a Florida Driver License is also required before employment.

The compensation package will start at the base salary range. The City of Zephyrhills has an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE:

June 23, 2026

THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG FREE WORKPLACE