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Sanitation Truck Driver I, City of Cayce

Job Category
Public Works
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties

Under direct supervision, the Sanitation Truck Driver I operates sanitation and recycling vehicles on assigned collection routes while assisting with refuse collection and disposal activities. This position is responsible for safely operating equipment, supporting collection crews, performing routine vehicle inspections, and helping maintain efficient waste and recycling services throughout the City.

Operate garbage and recycling trucks on assigned collection routes; collect residential and commercial refuse and recyclable materials; assist with refuse collection activities and work on the rear of collection vehicles when needed; direct and assist assigned Refuse Collectors during daily operations; transport collected waste to designated landfill facilities for disposal; review and submit landfill weight tickets and related documentation; monitor collection areas and identify locations requiring special pickups or large-item collection.

Assist residents and customers with questions regarding collection services and proper waste disposal; help supervisors resolve collection-related concerns and customer service issues; clear debris and maintain clean work areas during and after collection activities; perform routine vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance, including checking fluids, tires, brakes, and fuel levels; maintain sanitation vehicles and equipment in clean and safe operating condition; utilize required personal protective equipment and follow all departmental safety procedures.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent. - Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B. - Minimum of six months of truck driving experience. - Minimum of one year of experience operating heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of training and experience. - Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service. - Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience in sanitation, public works, solid waste collection, or related municipal services. - Experience operating refuse collection vehicles or other specialized heavy equipment. - Knowledge of waste collection safety procedures and equipment maintenance. - Experience leading or coordinating work crews.

Pay Info
Salary Range: $37,023.95 - $50,529.98
How to Apply

Please visit the City of Cayce's website at https://Caycesc.gov for more details and to apply online.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Cayce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.