Solid Waste Truck Driver

City of Redlands, CA; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redlands, CA seeks a dependable, safety-focused driver for municipal refuse collection and recycling services. The role involves operating heavy equipment on assigned routes, inspecting vehicles, and maintaining records.

DAILY duties include servicing residential and commercial containers, reporting issues, and assisting with training new staff. A high school diploma and a valid CA commercial driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating heavy equipment or commercial vehicles.
• Experience in refuse collection desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment on assigned routes.
• Performs commercial and residential refuse collection and recycling duties.
• Conducts pre/post-trip inspections and reports issues to supervisor.
• Trains new personnel and assists with safety practices.
• Tags bins to inform customers of proper procedures and interacts courteously with the public.
• Maintains records and supports related duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

****Only the first 100 applications will be accepted****

Join our team and help keep our community clean, safe, and running smoothly. We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused driver who takes pride in delivering reliable public service every day.

Under supervision, operates equipment on assigned routes; performs commercial and residential refuse collection and recycling activities; and performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including solid waste front loaders, rear loaders, automated solid waste collection vehicles, and recycling vehicles;
• Follows assigned route(s), servicing containers which are located on the property of residential and/or commercial customers to collect and load refuse and/or recycling vehicles; transfers refuse to landfill;
• Performs pre/post-trip inspections which may include duties such as checking oil, tires, and fluid levels of vehicle; identify and report mechanical or other problems to supervisor;
• Informs the supervisor of operating condition of solid waste collection vehicles, vehicular accidents, and conditions which prevent pick-ups of refuse and/or recyclables as scheduled;
• Assists with training new personnel;
• Tag bins and recycling when necessary to inform customers of proper collection procedures and notifies supervisor; engage courteously with customers and general public;
• Refers complaints to the appropriate supervisor or manager;
• Prepares and maintains records; and
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience:

• One year of responsible experience in driving/operating heavy equipment and/or commercial vehicles.
• Experience in refuse collection and operating solid waste vehicles is desirable.

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California commercial driver's license.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift up to 65 lbs.;
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms;
• Regularly exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Regularly travel to different sites and locations; and
• Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately.