Solid Waste Driver-Public Works
About The Position
The City of Bowie is seeking motivated, responsible, and reliable individuals who have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a safe driving record, to join our Public Works Team as a Solid Waste Driver. The primary duty of this position is to drive rear-loading refuse trucks, while leading small crews in the collection of residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes. Incumbents in this role will be required to serve as a Collector on some occasions. As such, this position may require heavy manual work, as well as the ability to operate mechanisms for loading, compacting, and dumping refuse and recyclables. This is a 40-hour per week position; however actual work time is based on task completion. Additional requirements include: Willingness to work in all weather Ability to work well within a team Ability to develop and maintain an excellent work attendance Ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, which may include repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs., and walking for long periods.
Requirements
- Possession of valid Class B restricted license with air brake endorsement, issued from the state by which the incumbent resides.
- Good driving
- Willingness to work in all weather
- Ability to work well within a team
- Ability to develop and maintain an excellent work attendance
- Ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, which may include repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs., and walking for long periods.
- Applicants for this position MUST register FOR THE Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or
- Experience driving large refuse vehicles and/or similar
- Two or more years of experience in solid waste
Responsibilities
- Drive rear-loading refuse trucks
- Lead small crews in the collection of residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes
- Serve as a Collector on some occasions
- Operate mechanisms for loading, compacting, and dumping refuse and recyclables
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 457 savings plans
- Task work is available for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
