Solid Waste Truck Driver

City of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redlands in Redlands, CA seeks a dependable, safety-focused driver to join our public service team and help keep the community clean, safe, and running smoothly.

Under supervision, you will operate heavy waste collection vehicles on assigned routes, perform pre/post-trip inspections, assist with training new personnel, and engage courteously with customers while following procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience driving/heavy equipment.
• Experience in refuse collection desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of a valid California commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including solid waste front loaders, rear loaders, and recycling vehicles.
• Follow assigned routes, service containers at residential/commercial sites, transfer refuse to landfill.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and report mechanical issues.
• Inform supervisor of vehicle condition and any incidents.
• Assist with training new personnel.
• Tag bins and instruct customers on proper procedures, engage courteously with the public.
• Refer complaints to supervisor or manager.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-focused

Dependable

Customer service

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.

Licensesand 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.