Senior Sanitation Truck Driver (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Sanitation Truck Driver to operate an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer within city limits, transporting refuse and equipment. The role includes leadership, coaching, and training of co-workers on proper waste handling and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, maintenance, and keeping accurate logs. Must be prepared for inclement weather and be available for various shifts; a Class A CDL is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience operating tractor-trailers.
• Valid Class A CDL at time of application.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs and tracks daily pre and post trip equipment inspection to ensure optimum operation and safe performance of vehicle.
• Maintains and ensures a clean and functional vehicle by washing, brushing, and cleaning the truck’s interior; supports lower level staff in vehicle care.
• Keeps, updates, and maintains activity logs, mileage, and maintenance records by documenting odometer readings.
• Inspects and investigates solid wastes being loaded to prevent hazardous content from being disposed of improperly at the landfill.
• Schedules, coordinates, and provides senior level support to truck drivers; delivers leadership and training to employees operating trucks.
• Performs work in inclement weather and remains on call for emergencies.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed.

Skills

Hazards & safety rules

Preventive maintenance

Trailer-truck operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Map reading

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Job Summary

The Senior Sanitation Truck Driver operates an 18 wheeler tractor-trailer truck to transport refuse, recycling, equipment, or other materials to locations within city limits. Operates various pieces of heavy equipment on the city's landfill to ensure that the streets and alleyways of Dallas are clean and free of trash and provides leadership, coaching, and training to co-workers and teammates.

Overview

Job Description

The Senior Sanitation Truck Driver operates an 18 wheeler tractor-trailer truck to transport refuse, recycling, equipment, or other materials to locations within city limits. Operates various pieces of heavy equipment on the city's landfill to ensure that the streets and alleyways of Dallas are clean and free of trash and provides leadership, coaching, and training to co-workers and teammates.

Essential Functions

• Performs and tracks daily pre and post trip equipment inspection to ensure optimum operation and safe performance of vehicle.
• Maintains and ensures a clean and functional vehicle by washing, brushing, and cleaning the truck’s interior; facilitates professional image and safe and sanitary conditions and supports lower level staff in the care and maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps, updates, and maintains activity logs, mileage, and maintenance records by documenting odometer readings before and after driving vehicle to provide accountability of vehicle's usage.
• Inspects and investigates solid wastes being loaded and unloaded to prevent hazardous content from being disposed of improperly in the landfill.
• Schedules, coordinates, and provides senior level support to truck drivers; delivers leadership, training, and professional development to employees operating trucks for the city.
• Performs work in inclement weather and remains always on call in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of hazards, safety rules, and regulations applicable to the operation of large tractor-trailer vehicles and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate trailer-truck combination and other automotive equipment in a skillful and safe manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize and comprehend maps depicting city streets and blocks.
• Communicating effectively and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience operating tractor- trailers.

License

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application.

Other Requirements

• Applicants with a Class A CDL, issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class A CDL within probationary period.
• Must pass background check.
• Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) call-out.
• Subject to inclement weather and toxic materials.
• Availability to work various shifts (days, evenings, nights).

Salary Range

$24.39 - $27.71

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.