Senior Refuse Collector

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Des Moines is seeking a Refuse Truck Driver to oversee the collection of residential refuse. This role requires safe operation of the truck, handling customer complaints, and ensuring proper collection procedures are followed. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Iowa Class B CDL, and experience in driving heavy trucks. Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining the cleanliness of our community.

Qualifications

• One year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks.
• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse.
• Operate refuse truck safely and efficiently.
• Report mechanical problems and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Driving

Mechanical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, to direct and participate in the collection of residential refuse on an assigned route. Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the refuse truck. Work assignments are received from a foreman who reviews work through observation and investigation of customer complaints.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and
• One year experience in driving heavy commercial trucks, or
• Any equivalent combination in which additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Possession of a valid Iowa Class B CDL allowing the operation of vehicles with airbrakes.

Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to [e-mail], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

• Checks assigned refuse truck; reports mechanical or other problems to a superior; operates truck in refuse collection activities.
• Picks up and empties garbage and refuse into proper collection containers; empties container into refuse truck; picks up other debris and places in truck.
• Tags refuse not acceptable for collection to inform customers of proper collection procedures.
• Operates mechanisms for loading, compressing, and dumping garbage and refuse.
• May make minor repairs to truck or other equipment.
• Periodically washes and cleans refuse truck.
• Performs related work as required.