Solid Waste and Recycling Driver Collector I

About This Role

This role is responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling for the City of Cedar Rapids, contributing to a clean and sustainable community. It involves driving collection trucks, operating loading mechanisms, and performing public relations while adhering to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drives and loads collection truck in the daily pickup of solid waste, yard waste or recycling
• Picks up and sweeps up spilled garbage, debris, litter or recyclables and places in truck
• Operates mechanisms for loading and unloading of garbage or recycling truck
• Ensures that garbage and yard waste are collected separately
• Ensures that only the designated recyclable materials are collected from recycling containers
• Drives loaded truck to either the landfill, compost site, recycling facility or transfer station
• Provides front line public relations activities by interacting with residential customers and staff in a professional manner
• Ensures proper maintenance of garbage, yard waste, or recycling truck: conducts daily circle checks, reports mechanical problems, maintains fluid levels, and cleans truck
• Maintains records of tagged garbage, yard waste or recycling and submits records to office daily
• Adheres to all OSHA rules and regulations, including wearing designated safety equipment

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED
• Minimum one year of experience driving a CDL vehicle
• Experience with use of automated garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection trucks
• Experience driving garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection routes
• Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with air brake endorsements
• Valid Medical Examiners Certificate

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED
• A minimum of one year of experience driving a CDL vehicle required, experience with automated garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection trucks required, and experience driving collection routes required.

Nice to Have

• Experience picking up or delivering items

Benefits