Waste Collection Truck Driver (CDL)

City of Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

City of Decatur seeks a refuse collection operator to drive a packer truck on assigned routes, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will also perform basic maintenance and maintain records, while delivering courteous service to residents.

Applicants must hold a Alabama Class B CDL with a clean record, pass a driving test and pre-employment checks, and have a high school diploma or GED. Work is outdoor, on-site, with regular vehicle inspections and reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alabama Class B CDL with clean driving record required.
• Ability to pass driving test, pre-employment physical, and random drug testing.
• Knowledge of safety principles for packer-type refuse collection trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a refuse collection truck with hydraulic packer on assigned routes safely and legally.
• Assist in loading refuse and emptying cans; handle limbs, leaves, grass, etc.
• Unload at landfill or disposal site.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; perform minor maintenance and reporting repairs.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Route management

Oral and written communication

Planning and organization

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Alabama Class B CDL

Job description

City of Decatur seeks a refuse collection operator to drive a packer truck on assigned routes, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will also perform basic maintenance and maintain records, while delivering courteous service to residents.

Applicants must hold a Alabama Class B CDL with a clean record, pass a driving test and pre-employment checks, and have a high school diploma or GED. Work is outdoor, on-site, with regular vehicle inspections and reports.