SOLID WASTE TRUCK OPERATOR

City of Burbank, CA; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burbank, CA is seeking an Open Competitive Recruitment candidate to operate solid waste collection trucks on assigned routes and perform heavy manual labor in the collection, trucking, and disposal of refuse and recyclables.

Under supervision, you will maintain and safely operate equipment, respond to public inquiries, document field issues, and may supervise crews; a California Class B driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws involved in equipment operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Safe operations and safety precautions necessary in operation of solid waste trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate solid waste collection trucks on an assigned route; pick up and load refuse and recyclables.
• Load, compress, and dump materials; drive to designated areas for disposal.
• Maintain vehicle; report needed repairs; answer citizen inquiries; keep records.
• May supervise field crews and participate in cross-training opportunities.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Job description

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

• Week of 09/14/26 - Blind application & supplemental scoring
• Week of 09/28/26 - Performance examination

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under supervision, to operate various types of solid waste collection trucks; to perform heavy manual labor in the collection, trucking, and disposal of refuse and recyclable materials; and to do related work as required.

Operates various types of solid waste collection trucks, including front loader, side loader, rear loader, bin handling unit, forklift, bin delivery truck-and-trailer, and automated unit, on an assigned route; picks up and loads refuse and recyclable materials into the truck; operates mechanism for loading, compressing, and dumping refuse and recyclable materials; drives to designated area to deliver refuse and recyclable materials; safely operates the solid waste collection truck; safely operates the packing and dumping apparatus; assures that solid waste collection truck is properly fueled, equipped, lubricated, and serviced; washes interior and exterior of solid waste collection truck; reports needed repairs immediately; answers citizen complaints; responds to inquiries from the business community regarding potential service; maintains required written records, including documenting field issues in writing; may supervise solid waste field crews; may have the opportunity to participate in related cross-training opportunities.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of traffic laws involved in equipment operations; safe operations of and safety precautions necessary in operation of equipment, including various types of solid waste collection trucks.

Skill in physical stamina to engage in heavy manual type of work.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

License & Certificates:

A valid California Class "B" driver's license or equivalent without air brake restriction at time of appointment.

None.