Solid Waste Driver

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary Solid Waste Driver, under the general supervision of the Foreman, drives a collection truck on a designated route, manually collecting and disposing of waste. This role involves vehicle operation, routine maintenance, issue reporting, and strict adherence to safety and traffic regulations. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Operates a solid waste collection vehicle following an established route utilizing route management software Enters and exits vehicle throughout route to push/pull containers, operate hydraulic mechanisms used in collection of debris and pick up small items as needed Deposits solid waste items at designated location (landfill, Brazos River Authority, etc.) Operates tablet software designed for assigned route Assists neighboring route(s) when needed Communicates with other drivers, office staff and supervisor to report problems in the field Completes daily vehicle maintenance checklist on routing software tablet and documents faulty/inoperable items Tops-off fuel tank(s) daily; washes, cleans and maintains interior/exterior of collection vehicle, to include packer bodies, collection mechanisms, storage areas, etc. Performs minor maintenance on trucks to include greasing of systems, light bulbs, mud flaps, etc. Ensures all safety equipment is operational (flashing caution lights, camera, etc.) Adheres to defensive driving rules, obeys traffic laws and follow city policies and safety guidelines Performs other duties /assumes responsibility for other routes and trucks as assigned Driver assignment areas Residential Driver: Operates a right-hand drive truck using hydraulic levers to lift containers for dumping; Five (5) 8-hour shifts per week; 7:00am-3:30pm Brush/Bulk Driver: Operates and climbs in/out of truck (2-6 steps) with every collection stop to use hydraulic overhead boom, collects brush/landscape debris, bulky items including furniture, mattresses, bagged leaves, etc. Five (5) 8-hour shifts per week; 7:00am-3:30pm Front-end Load Metal Container Driver: Operates and backs truck with every container collection; avoids overhead obstacles (power lines, roof tops, etc.) while lifting container; some areas driver will exit vehicle to open gated enclosures to collect containers; Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week; 3:00am-1:30pm Side-load Metal Container Driver: Operates left-hand truck to collect metal containers while driving through narrow alleys. Five (5) 8-hour shifts per week; 3:00am-1:30pm. Roll-off Driver: Operates and climbs in/out of truck with every haul; hooks and unhooks hydraulics, and secures loads, uses automatic tarp. Five (5) 8-hour shifts per week; 6:00am-2:30pm Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Six months experience in waste collections or related field Certificates and Licenses Class B CDL Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.