Solid Waste Truck Driver

Johnston County; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Solid Waste is seeking a full-time Truck Driver to operate transfer trucks and tanker trucks, transporting solid waste and recyclables to landfills, markets, or other disposal sites. You will follow established routes and monitor collection sites for regulatory compliance and safety.

The job requires performing pre-trip checks, maintaining simple records, assisting the public, and working in outdoor environments with exposure to dust, noise, and moving equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Experience driving large and heavy trucks.
• Knowledge of landfill and solid waste regulations.
• Ability to work independently and safely.
• Must be able to perform medium work up to 50 pounds and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate transfer truck to transport solid waste and recyclables.
• Operate tanker truck to transport leachate.
• Follow routes and monitor collection sites for regulations.
• Make and maintain simple records of work activities.
• Assist citizens with unloading recyclables and clean collection sites.
• Perform pre-trip checks (fuel, tire pressure, fluids) and assist with basic maintenance.

Skills

Heavy truck operation

Regulatory compliance

Record-keeping

Public interaction

Independent work

Job description

Johnston County Solid Waste is seeking a full-time Truck Driver to drive and operate transfer trucks to transport solid waste materials and recyclable materials to landfill, markets, or other disposal locations. Work includes assisting with monitoring customers at collection sites and the landfill for adherence to regulations.

Work is performed following an established route and/or procedure. Skill and care are required in operating the heavy equipment. Employees are subject to hazards in sanitation work including working in both inside and outside environments, and exposure to various hazards such as dust, odors, noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, atmospheric conditions, and oils. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens.

• Performs responsible skilled work in the operation of heavy trucks and sanitation equipment.
• Operates transfer truck to transport solid waste and recyclable materials to landfill, markets, or other disposal sites; operates tanker truck to transport leachate.
• Makes and maintains simple records of work activities.
• Monitors the unloading of materials at collection sites or landfill for adherence to regulations.
• Checks fuel, tire pressure, and fluid levels on equipment; assists mechanic when needed.
• Assists citizens with unloading recyclable materials; assists with cleaning collection site.

• Considerable knowledge of landfill and solid waste program regulations and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of the efficient operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations regarding operation of motorized equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety measures of working in a landfill and operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to prepare simple written records of work activities.
• Ability to work independently and dependably.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.

• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment distinguishing safe traffic conditions and maneuver equipment in tight places, and to read and prepare simple records.

• Ability to read and write and experience in driving large and heavy trucks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina class A or class B commercial driver's license with tanker and trailer endorsements.

• Ability to complete Waste Screening and SWANA Landfill Operation training.