Sanitation Driver II

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Unit

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland, Texas is hiring a dependable Sanitation Truck Driver to support essential waste collection and disposal services. You’ll operate refuse collection vehicles, assist with bulk and yard waste pickup, support recycling efforts, and help keep Midland clean and healthy.

Outdoor team environment; perfect for those who take pride in a job well done. Requirements include a Texas Class B CDL and 6 months to 1 year in a related role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Valid Texas Class B CDL required.
• Knowledge of waste collection and disposal processes.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates a sanitation vehicle to collect and dispose of waste from containers.
• Transports waste to landfills for disposal as needed.
• Assists in litter pickup and recycling activities.
• Performs daily vehicle safety checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintains work logs and repair reports for supervisor.
• Assists in other solid waste division duties as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Public interaction

Reading & writing

Maintenance checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Compactors

Lifts

Claws

Hydraulic systems

Shovels

Brooms

Rakes

Job description

Scope of Work

The City of Midland is hiring a dependable and safety-minded Sanitation Truck Driver to support essential waste collection and disposal services. As a key part of our Solid Waste Division, you’ll operate refuse collection vehicles, assist with bulk and yard waste pickup, support recycling efforts, and help maintain the cleanliness and health of our community. Whether you're navigating city streets behind the wheel or pitching in on the ground, your work will directly impact the quality of life in Midland. If you take pride in a job well done and enjoy working outdoors in a team environment, we invite you to roll up your sleeves and apply today.

Essential Job Duties

• Drives a sanitation vehicle and collects and disposes of solid waste from containers. Collects and disposes of yard waste and large, bulky items when assigned to hand pick up.
• Travels to and from the landfill in order to dispose of waste materials.
• Assists in litter pickup and similar programs when required.
• Maintains and inspects vehicles and performs safety checks daily.
• Maintains records of work performed for supervisor such as vehicle check list, trip logs and repair reports.
• Any solid waste management activity required of the solid waste management division in order to adequately perform public service responsibilities.
• Assists in recycling activities.
• Assists in solid wasted disposal related activities when not driving a regular route.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Ability to vigorously bend, climb and lift in order to collect materials. Employee will be subject to extreme temperatures. Ability to work with mechanical, chemical, environmental and biological hazards. Employee works around contaminated materials collecting and disposing of materials.

Required Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate with employees and citizens who will inquire regarding disposal procedures. Ability to work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.

Knowledge of processes used in the collection and disposal of waste materials. Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions from supervisor. Skill in the use of various equipment and machinery such as hand tools and heavy equipment utilized in disposal activities such as compactors, lifts, claws and various hydraulic systems as well as shovels, brooms and rakes.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred with six months to one year of experience in a related position. Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License required.

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays