Solid Waste Driver

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a Solid Waste Driver to operate a collection truck on a predefined route under supervision. You will manage route software, collect waste, and ensure timely disposal according to safety policies.

The role requires basic maintenance on the vehicle, adherence to traffic laws, and coordination with office staff and supervisors. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in waste collections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months experience in waste collections or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate solid waste collection vehicle on designated route.
• Enter/exit vehicle to collect and empty containers.
• Deposit waste at landfill or designated disposal site.
• Use route management and tablet software for daily tasks.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and report faults.

Skills

Defensive driving

Route management software

Vehicle operation

Safety adherence

Maintenance basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet software

Job description

Solid Waste Driver, under the general supervision of the Foreman, drives a collection truck on a designated route, manually collecting and disposing of waste. This role involves vehicle operation, routine maintenance, issue reporting, and strict adherence to safety and traffic regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a solid waste collection vehicle following an established route utilizing route management software
• Enters and exits vehicle throughout route to push/pull containers, operate hydraulic mechanisms used in collection of debris and pick up small items as needed
• Deposits solid waste items at designated location (landfill, Brazos River Authority, etc.)
• Operates tablet software designed for assigned route
• Assists neighboring route(s) when needed
• Communicates with other drivers, office staff and supervisor to report problems in the field
• Completes daily vehicle maintenance checklist on routing software tablet and documents faulty/inoperable items
• Tops-off fuel tank(s) daily; washes, cleans and maintains interior/exterior of collection vehicle, to include packer bodies, collection mechanisms, storage areas, etc.
• Performs minor maintenance on trucks to include greasing of systems, light bulbs, mud flaps, etc.
• Ensures all safety equipment is operational (flashing caution lights, camera, etc.)
• Adheres to defensive driving rules, obeys traffic laws and follow city policies and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties /assumes responsibility for other routes and trucks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months experience in waste collections or related field

Licenses and Certifications:

• Class B CDL