Sanitation Driver I

City of University Park; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL Certification pay

Job summary

City of University Park is seeking a sanitation technician to operate a rear-loader truck and perform residential waste collection in Dallas. You will drive the vehicle, collect, and dispose of waste, and assist with bulky item pickups and yard waste.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a Texas Class C license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months. You will maintain vehicle safety checks and accurate records, and may substitute in other sanitation duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in waste collection preferred.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license required at time of hire.
• CDL Class B required or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Drive rear-loader sanitation vehicle and collect/dispose solid waste from residential containers.
• Collect yard waste and bulky items.
• Travel to transfer station to dispose waste materials.
• Clear alleys to provide space for collection vehicles.
• Maintain and inspect vehicles; perform safety checks.
• Maintain work records: vehicle checklists, trip logs, DOT logs, repair reports.
• Substitute in other sanitation positions as needed.

Skills

Rear-loader operation

Waste collection

Safety checks

Record keeping

Citizens communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Drives a rear-loader sanitation vehicle and collects and disposes of solid waste in residential areas.

• Drives a rear-loader sanitation vehicle and collects and disposes of solid waste from residential containers.
• Collects and disposes of yard waste and large, bulky items.
• Travels to and from the transfer station to dispose of waste materials.
• Clears alleys to provide adequate space for collection vehicles.
• Maintains and inspects vehicles and performs required safety checks.
• Maintains records of work performed for supervisory review, including vehicle checklists, trip logs, Department of Transportation logs, and repair reports.
• Substitutes in other sanitation positions as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in the collection of waste materials preferred.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license required at time of hire.
• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.

• Knowledge of the processes used in the collection and disposal of waste materials. Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions. Skill in the use of various equipment and machinery, such as hand and power tools and heavy equipment used in disposal activities, including compactors, lifts, claws, and hydraulic systems, as well as shovels, brooms, and rakes.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and drive a vehicle to and from various worksites. Ability to bend, climb, and lift repeatedly in order to collect materials. Ability to regularly lift 40 to 60 pounds. Employee will work in extreme temperatures and around mechanical, chemical, and environmental hazards, including contaminated materials.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and citizens who inquire about disposal procedures. Ability to work with citizens who may have complaints about services provided.

*This position is eligible for CDL Certification Pay of $80 per week for employees who hold a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.