Solid Waste Truck Driver
City of Edmond
Edmond, OKvia LinkedIn
Job Details
Description
Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.
Starting Salary: $18.89–$20.67 (depending on experience and CDL qualifications)
To increase your chances of being considered for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.
This is a Safety-Sensitive position.
About The Position
The Solid Waste Services Division of Edmond Public Works provides waste collection and disposal services to residential households and commercial establishments within Edmond. Services include collection of weekly waste, curbside recycling, monthly bulk items, and city-coded bag disposal.
The Solid Waste Truck Driver will perform skilled work by operating heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucks. They are responsible for operating and maintaining a heavy-duty refuse collection truck equipped with a hydraulic powered packer and dump; transporting waste loads to the landfill and/or transfer station for disposal; and maintaining, repairing, and delivering refuse containers requiring some assembly and sub-assembly processes.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucks
- Dump residential carts or commercial style containers into the truck
- Transport waste to the transfer station, which may include servicing roll off containers
- Leave notifications for customers
- Report violations of regulations to the supervisor
- Read & understand route sheets to determine street address & type of services needed
- Leave notice messages and/or instructions to homeowners about special services
- Maintain equipment by performing minor vehicle maintenance, such as:
- checking tire inflation
- cleaning the cab
- washing the truck’s exterior
- Report any maintenance needs to the supervisor or to the garage
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred