Solid Waste Truck Driver

Solid Waste Truck Driver

Job Category: Technical and Professional Requisition Number: SOLID001261

Posted: September 3, 2025

Full-Time On-site City of Edmond Edmond, OK, USA

Description

Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.

Starting Salary: $18.89 – $20.67 (depending on experience and CDL qualifications)

To increase your chances of being considered for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.

This is a Safety-Sensitive position.

About the Position

The Solid Waste Services Division of Edmond Public Works provides waste collection and disposal services to residential households and commercial establishments within Edmond. Services include collection of weekly waste, curbside recycling, monthly bulk items, and city-coded bag disposal.

The Solid Waste Truck Driver will perform skilled work by operating heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucks. They are responsible for operating and maintaining a heavy-duty refuse collection truck equipped with a hydraulic powered packer and dump; transporting waste loads to the landfill and/or transfer station for disposal; and maintaining, repairing, and delivering refuse containers requiring some assembly and sub-assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty packer refuse collection trucks
• Dump residential carts or commercial style containers into the truck
• Transport waste to the transfer station, which may include servicing roll off containers
• Leave notifications for customers
• Report violations of regulations to the supervisor
• Read & understand route sheets to determine street address & type of services needed
• Leave notice messages and/or instructions to homeowners about special services
• Maintain equipment by performing minor vehicle maintenance, such as:
  • checking tire inflation
  • cleaning the cab
  • washing the truck's exterior
• Report any maintenance needs to the supervisor or to the garage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• 2 years related experience in solid waste management (preferred)
• Valid Class "B" Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with required endorsements (preferred)
  • For those without a CDL license, the City of Edmond can provide financial assistance in obtaining a CDL License
• Driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to operate required machinery
• Ability to learn proper operation of front load, roll off, & fork truck containers
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• A tangible impact to the Solid Waste Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.