Sanitation Truck Driver

Gfoat; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is looking for a Sanitation Truck Operator in Spring, Texas. The role involves operating a sanitation truck for waste collection, both residential and commercial. Applicants should possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B and have sufficient experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspection and maintenance, as well as following safety protocols. The ideal candidate will be able to handle decision-making regarding trash collection.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.
• Sufficient experience in a similar position for 1-2 years.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sanitation truck for residential and commercial waste collection.
• Perform basic vehicle inspection and maintenance daily.
• Dump collected trash at designated sites.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

Defensive driving techniques

Basic vehicle maintenance

Oral and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operates a sanitation truck to collect residential and commercial waste including trash, brush, litter and bulky items.
• Learn and follow assigned routes; read street maps and routes to locate route destinations.
• Reports damaged dumpsters, missing lids or bottoms, and needed.
• Perform basic vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair prior to use on a daily basis to ensure that it is in proper operating condition.
• Performs equipment maintenance duties such as lubricating, greasing and checking belts, hoses, air, oil, gas and other fluids.
• Dump collected trash at designated dump sites/landfill.
• Picks up trash daily at the landfill and outside of gate areas.
• Make decisions whether or not to pick up trash that is set out improperly.
• Follow safety rules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the basic duties of the position usually associated with having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must live within a thirty (30) minute travel time from workstation or be able to meet this requirement within (6) months of employment.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of City geography, including street and road names.
• Knowledge of how to operate and perform minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Skill in operating a sanitation truck.
• Skill in defensive driving techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communication.