Trash & Recycling Driver - CDL Support & Benefits

City of Durango; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Life insurance and AD&D

FMLA

Wellness program

Transit pass discounts

Job summary

The City of Durango is seeking a Trash & Recycling Driver to support the community with dependable waste and recycling services. You’ll operate a range of equipment and perform preventive maintenance while following safety practices.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years’ maintenance experience; a Class B CDL is preferred and the City can assist with CDL acquisition for qualified applicants. This is a full-time, on-site role with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of maintenance experience involving operation of light to moderate construction and/or trash collection equipment.
• Ability to maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) during employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate recycling and trash equipment, including front- and side-load trucks, balers, and conveyors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy and light equipment.
• Maintain production logs and records, and identify customer equipment needs.
• Inspect, sort, and process incoming recyclable materials and handle payments.
• Ensure safe operation through pre- and post-trip inspections and cleaning.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL-B encouraged

Job description

The City of Durango is seeking a Trash & Recycling Driver to support the community with dependable waste and recycling services. You’ll operate a range of equipment and perform preventive maintenance while following safety practices.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years’ maintenance experience; a Class B CDL is preferred and the City can assist with CDL acquisition for qualified applicants. This is a full-time, on-site role with excellent benefits.