Sanitation Equipment Operator

Pulaski County Government; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Government in Little Rock, AR seeks a Sanitation Truck Driver to operate sanitation trucks on assigned routes and support the year‑round trash pickup program.

You will follow safety procedures, ensure proper reports, inspect vehicles, and cooperate with the office using a smartphone and GPS to log miles, routes, and service issues. Requires a Class B CDL within 6 months and the ability to pass pre‑employment and DOT checks.

Qualifications

• Possess or obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months.
• Able to operate sanitation trucks and related equipment safely.
• Must communicate effectively in writing and report issues clearly.
• Ability to direct work on trash collection routes and maintain regular attendance.
• Familiarity with using a smartphone for field reporting and GPS tracking.

Responsibilities

• Drives sanitation trucks on assigned routes to collect garbage.
• Operates garbage packer to compact garbage.
• Disposes of garbage at the landfill.
• Signs tickets and completes end-of-day reports.
• Completes daily mileage and garbage collection reports.
• Reports new customers, road conditions, and service requests to the office.

Skills

CDL Driving

Safety procedures

Written communication

Direct team activities

Reliability

Smartphone usage

Education

Elementary education with reading and writing training

Tools

GPS system

Sanitation truck

Smartphone

Job description

Brief Description

Department: Sanitation/Public Works

Position Control Number: 0700-005

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes

Opening Date: October 12, 2026

Closing Date: October 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of sanitation trucks and to oversee the completion of assigned trash collection routes.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives sanitation trucks on determined routes to collect garbage.
• Operates garbage packer to compact garbage.
• Disposes of garbage at the landfill.
• Signs gas and landfill tickets and completes reports at the end of the day reflecting expenditures.
• Completes daily reports showing miles covered and the amount of trash collected.
• Reports new customers located on the route, road conditions, and residential requests or complaints to the office.
• Communicates problem areas with residents such as improper containers, correct set out time, proper location of garbage, etc. by means of a leaflet with problem circled.
• Communicates with the office while in the field by means of a smartphone reporting garbage spills and other reasons for failure to pick up garbage.
• Inspects vehicles prior to and after use to ensure proper operation.
• Assists in the year-round boom truck pick-up routes.
• Ensures the GPS system is operating properly and is always on during routes.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Loads compacter unit with garbage on assigned routes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work performed in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to unfavorable weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of County streets, roads, and designated trash collection routes.
• Considerable knowledge of safety procedures and equipment required in driving and operating a sanitation truck and in trash collection.
• Good knowledge of maintenance requirements for sanitation trucks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to direct the work involved in trash route collection.
• Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
• Skill in the operation of a sanitation truck and trash compacter unit.
• Skill in the operation of a smartphone.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to hear and speak sufficiently to communicate information in person and by telephone.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to step off and onto the back of a sanitation truck.
• Digital dexterity is necessary to move levers and depress switches in the operation of a compacter unit.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

Education And Experience

Completion of an elementary school that provides training in reading and writing; some experience driving a truck; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within 6 months of employment.

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with the regulations of the US Department of Transportation.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and a pre-employment, job-related physical.

In addition to pre-employment checks, employees who operate county vehicles are required to undergo an annual motor vehicle report.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Summary

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