Solid Waste Truck Driver - Public Works

City of Paducah; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided by employer

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Personal Day

Paid Vacation (3 weeks) in first year

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Wellness Program

Life Insurance & LTD

Voluntary & Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Paducah in Kentucky seeks a proficient truck driver to operate solid waste trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, and salt boxes on assigned routes. You will collect and transport solid waste and recycling materials, inspect vehicles, and document usage while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL during probation; prior heavy equipment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual labor tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with CDL requirement pending during probation.
• Must demonstrate ability to safely drive trucks and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate trucks including solid waste, dump trucks, snowplows, and salt boxes.
• Collect and transport solid waste and recycling materials.
• Inspect vehicles and report mechanical issues; perform routine maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

CDL Training/Obtain CDL

Manual Labor Ability

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Kentucky CDL (Preferred)

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, drives and operates various types of trucks, including solid waste trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, and salt boxes. Responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste and recycling materials. This person inspects and maintains vehicles; operates light and/or hand-held motorized equipment; performs related unskilled manual tasks; and documents supply usage.

Illustrative Duties

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of various types of trucks, including dump trucks, automated sidearm loaders, front-end loaders, and rear packers to collect and dispose of public refuse; haul material and equipment to and from work sites; load and unload material and/or equipment; operate light and/or hand-held motorized equipment.
• Drives on assigned routes.
• Operate levers and controls to pick up and empty large refuse boxes and return boxes to their original location; deliver collected solid waste and empty the contents of the truck at a designated location.
• Assists with yard waste collection and empties contents at a designated location.
• Operates snowplows and saltboxes.
• Performs routine inspection of vehicle driven (e.g., checks fluid levels, turn signals, brake lights, headlights, etc.); reports any mechanical difficulties to the appropriate authority; cleans truck as needed.
• Performs related unskilled tasks; shovels, collects trash, and road material
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Performs general work in support of Special Events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Uniforms are Provided by the Employer

Paid Time Off

- Paid Holidays

- 1 Personal Day

- 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation in the First Year

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered

Retirement Benefits

Comprehensive Wellness Program Offered

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Provided by the Employer

Voluntary and Supplemental Benefits are Offered

An Employee Assistance Program is Provided by the Employer

Education Assistance Offered

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to Perform Repetitive Manual Labor Tasks
• Valid Driver’s License
• You Will be Required to Obtain a Class B CDL Upon Being Hired.
• This is part of your training in your probationary period
• Must be able to demonstrate the Ability to Safely Drive the Truck and operate the Equipment

Preferred

• Valid Kentucky Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• 2 Years of Documented Experience Driving Various Large Trucks or Heavy Equipment. Such as Dump Trucks or Solid Waste Rear Packers & Front-End Loaders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general methods used in the collection of refuse and debris; mechanical operation of front-end loader; Kentucky driving regulations; and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform repetitive manual labor tasks. Ability to follow general oral and written instructions, and maintain effective working relationships. Must possess the ability to tactfully communicate with the public. Skills in the operation of levers and controls located in trucks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess the ability to perform repetitive manual labor in a variety of temperatures and climates. Maintain a minimum lifting capacity of 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use their hands & and fingers to handle objects, tools, & and controls; reach with hands & and arms; climb, balance, sit, stoop, or crouch for extended periods of time without difficulty. Must maintain the physical requirements to successfully pass the Functional Capacity Evaluation Test as required for this position.