Driver

City of Temple
Temple, TX
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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.
Posted 2026-03-12

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