Solid Waste Route Driver (CDL) – Safe, On-Time Collection

Romepolice; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rome seeks a waste collection driver responsible for collecting solid waste from residential and commercial customers and transporting it to the landfill. The role requires operating knuckleboom loaders and rear-loading garbage trucks with attention to safety and route accuracy.

Applicants must hold a Class B CDL and complete NIMS 100 and 700 within three months. Regular punctuality, teamwork, and reliable performance in various weather conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• Operates and maintains trucks and equipment safely.
• Familiar with safety practices for hauling and dumping materials.
• Understands residential and commercial routes and billing implications.
• Complies with traffic laws and road safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste from residential and commercial customers.
• Transport waste to designated landfill or processing site.
• Follow route sheets and make adjustments for billing and efficiency.
• Maintain safety protocols and communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

Skills

Truck operation

Safety practices

Residential routes

Traffic laws

Defensive driving

Route sheet billing

Reading/writing/basic math

Oral/written communication

Operate various trucks

Education

Class B Commercial Driver's License

Job description

City of Rome seeks a waste collection driver responsible for collecting solid waste from residential and commercial customers and transporting it to the landfill. The role requires operating knuckleboom loaders and rear-loading garbage trucks with attention to safety and route accuracy.

Applicants must hold a Class B CDL and complete NIMS 100 and 700 within three months. Regular punctuality, teamwork, and reliable performance in various weather conditions are essential.