SANITATION DRIVER

City of Wilmington; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, a major public employer in Delaware, seeks a sanitation worker to collect and transport solid waste and recyclables. The role requires a valid CDL Class B license with airbrakes, the ability to perform heavy manual labor, and compliance with safety and DOT testing.

Responsibilities include operating refuse trucks, assisting in snow removal, and routine maintenance checks while supporting city sanitation services. Strong customer service and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe operations of moderately complex heavy equipment is described in the education section.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport solid waste and recyclables using sanitation trucks.
• Operate compactor or packer type refuse trucks and snow removal equipment as needed.
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL Class B license with airbrakes endorsement and a good driving record.
• Pass drug screening and pre-employment physical per USDOT requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Reading instructions

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Type: Open Competitive

The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, provides the City sanitation, recycling, street cleaning,water, and transportation services through the Department of Public Works. The Department provides a widearray of services, including once a week recycling and once a week residential solid waste collection,treatment and distribution of high quality drinking water, collection and treatment of sewage, stormwatermanagement, sweeping of all City streets, street paving and repairs, maintenance of traffic signs and signals,line striping, rodent control, snow removal, and maintenance of the City fleet and City properties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclables using sanitation trucks while ensuringsafe and efficient operations in various weather conditions. Will also provide support for snow removal as needed.This position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor. Additional responsibilities include:

• Performs difficult and heavy manual labor in connection with general sanitation duties.
• Operates compactor or packer type refuse trucks which collect garbage, rubbish, and refuse.
• Operates snow removal equipment as needed.
• Work occasionally requires the performance of tasks requiring the use of hand tools.
• Chucking is required on an as needed basis to cover operational need.
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL Class B driver license with airbrakes endorsement and activemedical examiner certificate, a good driving record, and ability to pass drug screening mandatedby the Federal Department of Transportation for CDL drivers.
• Performs all related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency with good knowledge of the safe and efficient operationof moderately complex heavy equipment such as trucks, or any equivalent combination of experienceand training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• KnowledgeKnowledge and ability to perform semi skilled and skilled manual tasks without close supervision.
• SkillsSome experience performing difficult and heavy manual labor in connection with general sanitation dutiessuch as picking up solid waste and loading it into trucks. Possess good customer service skills and theability to deal with the general public. Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• AbilitiesAbility to detect operating defects in equipment and perform daily preventive maintenance duties.Ability to lift or move heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds over extended periods of time.Ability to walk for prolonged periods and distances in hot and cold weather.
• LicensesPossess and maintain a valid CDL Class B driver license with airbrakes endorsement and a good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

All selected applicants must pass a criminal background investigation, drug test, and pre employment physical.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• Frequently lifts or moves up to 50 to 100 pounds.
• Frequently works in highly precarious places and is exposed to vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.Frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls.Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Compensation encompasses both salary administration and a comprehensive benefit package:

• Salary AdministrationNew employees are hired at the starting salary up to the median salary step four based on qualificationsand internal equity within the classification. Merit increases are given after a satisfactory performance review.
• Open Competitive This position is open to all applicants who meet the qualifications both internally and externally.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• City code provides a preference for eligible current city employees, veterans, and current city residents.
• The City of Wilmington is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and the Delaware Persons with DisabilitiesEmployment Protections Act, reasonable accommodation will be provided when requested without causingundue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Human Resources at 302 576 2466.

DESCRIPTION

The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, provides the City sanitation, recycling, street cleaning,water, and transportation services through the Department of Public Works. The Department provides a widearray of services, including once a week recycling and once a week residential solid waste collection,treatment and distribution of high quality drinking water, collection and treatment of sewage, stormwatermanagement, sweeping of all City streets, street paving and repairs, maintenance of traffic signs and signals,line striping, rodent control, snow removal, and maintenance of the City fleet and City properties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste and recyclables using sanitation trucks while ensuringsafe and efficient operations in various weather conditions. Will also provide support for snow removal as needed.This position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor. Additional responsibilities include:

• Performs difficult and heavy manual labor in connection with general sanitation duties.
• Operates compactor or packer type refuse trucks which collect garbage, rubbish, and refuse.
• Operates snow removal equipment as needed.
• Work occasionally requires the performance of tasks requiring the use of hand tools.
• Chucking is required on an as needed basis to cover operational need.
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL Class B driver license with airbrakes endorsement and activemedical examiner certificate, a good driving record, and ability to pass drug screening mandatedby the Federal Department of Transportation for CDL drivers.
• Performs all related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency with good knowledge of the safe and efficient operationof moderately complex heavy equipment such as trucks, or any equivalent combination of experienceand training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• KnowledgeKnowledge and ability to perform semi skilled and skilled manual tasks without close supervision.
• SkillsSome experience performing difficult and heavy manual labor in connection with general sanitation dutiessuch as picking up solid waste and loading it into trucks. Possess good customer service skills and theability to deal with the general public. Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• AbilitiesAbility to detect operating defects in equipment and perform daily preventive maintenance duties.Ability to lift or move heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds over extended periods of time.Ability to walk for prolonged periods and distances in hot and cold weather.
• LicensesPossess and maintain a valid CDL Class B driver license with airbrakes endorsement and a good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

All selected applicants must pass a criminal background investigation, drug test, and pre employment physical.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• Frequently lifts or moves up to 50 to 100 pounds.
• Frequently works in highly precarious places and is exposed to vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.Frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls.Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Compensation encompasses both salary administration and a comprehensive benefit package:

• Salary AdministrationNew employees are hired at the starting salary up to the median salary step four based on qualificationsand internal equity within the classification. Merit increases are given after a satisfactory performance review.
• BenefitsA comprehensive benefits package is available from day one.Visit www.WilmingtonDE.gov/Benefits for details.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Open Competitive This position is open to all applicants who meet the qualifications both internally and externally.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• City code provides a preference for eligible current city employees, veterans, and current city residents.
• The City of Wilmington is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and the Delaware Persons with DisabilitiesEmployment Protections Act, reasonable accommodation will be provided when requested without causingundue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Human Resources at 302 576 2466.

BENEFITS

THE CITY OF WILMINGTON COMPENSATION PACKAGE

The City of Wilmington is committed to providing a robust healthcare portfolio to meet the needs of our employees and their families and is pleased to offer coverage on your first day of employment. Helping you understand the benefits we offer is important to us. Please refer to our Employee Benefits website to view all healthcare plans, vendor information, resources, and benefit rates .

Medical Insurance: Highmark BCBS of Delaware. City of Wilmington offers 2 medical plans, PPO II (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization).

Dental Insurance: MetLife. City of Wilmington offers three dental plans, Dental Plan 1, 2, and 3.

Vision Plan: Unum (Powered by EyeMed). City of Wilmington offers two vision plans, Basic Vision coverage which is available if you enroll in medical insurance. Basic Vision Coverage which is no cost, and the Buy-Up Vision coverage is available at an additional cost.

Additional Benefits: The City of Wilmington also offers other valuable benefits such as Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability. Employer Provided HRA’s, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional whole and term life insurances, short term disability and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Opt-Out Cash Back Incentive Program: Employees who choose to enroll in medical or dental coverage other than the City’s and can provide proof of this medical coverage may be eligible to receive additional income.

Wellness: We enjoy staying healthy together! Therefore, we have an engaging calendar of wellness events throughout the year for employees, retirees and their families. To learn more, check out our Employee Perks page .

Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Vacation: At least eight (8) hours* of vacation per month after the completion of the first six (6) months* of continuous employment until the next January 1. Each January 1 thereafter, employee will be credited with at least ninety-six (96) hours* of vacation for the calendar year, until the completion of five (5) years of continuous service.

Holiday: Eligible employees receive holiday pay from date of hire, View City Holidays

Life Insurance: The City agrees to provide term life insurance for each eligible employee for a maximum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) at no cost.

Pension: Eligible employees are able to participate in the State Pension Plan you will contribute 6% of your bi-weekly base pay.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional employee contributory plan available.

Live Near Your Work Program: Homebuyer Assistance program to provide up to $4,000 in homebuyers assistance for newly hired employees, first time homebuyers, and those employees choosing to purchase a residence in one of the City’s unique and culture-blended neighborhoods.

Tuition Reimbursement: The City encourages employee self-development and continuing education and provides a reimbursement program for eligible employees annually for qualified college or certification courses taken that year.

Teleworking/Remote Work*: Eligible employees qualify for a hybrid schedule upon approval through the city’s teleworking policy. The City is committed to increasing employee productivity and improving talent recruitment by providing employees with work alternatives that enable eligible employees to meet their work and family needs.

PSLF Program Eligible Employer: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click PSLF Loan Forgiveness .

*Benefits for employees under collective bargaining agreements or appointed positions may vary.

Computer Access (for interested candidates)

Director

OFFICE DIRECTORY

LOCATION

Department of Human Resources
Louis L. Redding City/County Building
800 N. French Street, 4th Floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
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OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.