Truck Driver I

About the role

This position operates a truck along an assigned route to collect solid waste. Unloads truck at landfill. Conducts vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operability; performs minor maintenance and repairs. Resolves customer service complaints. Repairs and maintains carts. Mows and trims grass and weeds. Performs related duties.

Responsibilities

• Operates a truck along an assigned route to collect solid waste.
• Unloads truck at landfill.
• Cleans and maintains trucks.
• Conducts vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operability; performs minor maintenance and repairs.
• Resolves customer service complaints.
• Repairs and maintains carts.
• Mows and trims grass and weeds.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Must possess a current and valid Alabama Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, and repair principles.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in providing customer services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Good driving history.
• No disqualifications from driving or operating a commercial vehicle.
• Valid Alabama driver's license.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to work early morning shifts (including starting before 6:00 AM).
• Able to work around traffic and in residential areas safely.
• Able to perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.

Skills

• Reading comprehension.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Basic math skills.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Customer service skills.
• Decision-making skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.