Environmental Worker II - Driver

Job Description

A Valid CDL is Required for this position.

Provides safe operation of a refuse truck to ensure day-to-day residential customer service needs are met in an efficient, safe and productive manner through collection of all types of refuse by the City of Aberdeen.

Minimum Starting Pay is $22.54 / hour. Starting pay may be negotiated based on experience.

• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class B with proper endorsement)
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience with trash collection preferred.
• Ability to operate a Rear Load Trash Truck.

• Operate refuse trucks on specified routes for residential trash, recycling, bulk item, and yard waste collection.
• Takes waste to landfill, compacting area, or recycling center.
• Work involves frequent standing, stooping and bending. Also, you must stoop, kneel or crawl when performing certain tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance, while demonstrating the principals of safe lifting. Demonstrates the applicable safety precautions related to a rear-loaded refuse truck. Incumbent works inside and outside; outside work is performed in all kinds of climatic conditions.

The City of Aberdeen is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

The City of Aberdeen is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401a)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Sick Time