Solid Waste Driver

4 days ago


Copperas Cove, Texas, United States City of Copperas Cove Full time
Job Summary

The City of Copperas Cove is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Solid Waste Driver - Collection and Disposal Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Environmental Services department, you will be responsible for collecting and disposing of solid waste and recyclable materials in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect and dispose of solid waste and recyclable materials by operating a garbage truck or light equipment.
  • Complete assigned routes in a timely fashion, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Drive waste to the landfill, bale cardboard, and deliver recyclables to vendors.
  • Perform special duties as assigned, including writing tickets, commercial services, and delivering and servicing roll-off containers.
  • Maintain grounds at the transfer station, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required, including preventative maintenance checks on vehicles and picking up litter and debris around the facility.
Requirements
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid State CDL Driver's License, or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of applicable policies, laws, and regulations affecting solid waste activities.
  • Knowledge of city geography and street layout.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence and complete reports as required.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Work Environment

The work environment for this position will involve working in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts and vibrations, and in precarious places. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid, extreme cold, extreme heat conditions, fumes or airborne particles.

Selection Guidelines
  • Formal application.
  • Rating of education and experience.
  • Oral interview.
  • Reference check.
  • Job-related tests may be required.
  • DOT pre-employment physical.
  • Pre-employment and random drug tests.


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