Senior Sanitation Driver – Automated Trash Collection

City of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Asheville is seeking a Sanitation Driver II in the Public Works Department, Sanitation Division. The role operates heavy equipment on routes, performs inspections, and maintains equipment and documentation. CDL Class A or B (NC) is required to be considered.

Responsibilities include assisting with repairs, training junior operators, and delivering excellent customer service to residents while performing related sanitation division tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of heavy equipment experience, with solid waste collection equipment preferred.
• Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including automated side loader, knuckleboom, and rear packer on routes.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and routine preventive maintenance.
• Inspects equipment daily and reports need for repairs; assists in repair work.
• Maintains clean vehicle and parking area.
• Trains less experienced operators in the operation of sanitation equipment.
• Documents, collects, and provides daily paperwork and information to supervisor, including weight tickets and inspection reports.
• Provides excellent customer service to City residents.
• Performs a variety of manual or semi-skilled labor when needed for the Sanitation Division and Public Works Department.
• Performs all positional work functions in the Sanitation Division as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Read workplace data

Policy research

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Relationship building

Independent work

Policy interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Asheville is seeking a Sanitation Driver II in the Public Works Department, Sanitation Division. The role operates heavy equipment on routes, performs inspections, and maintains equipment and documentation. CDL Class A or B (NC) is required to be considered.

Responsibilities include assisting with repairs, training junior operators, and delivering excellent customer service to residents while performing related sanitation division tasks as needed.