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Refuse Truck Driver

City of Owensboro
Full-time
On-site
Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
$46,113.60 - $46,113.60 USD yearly
Class B Truck Driving

Description

Safety sensitive position regulated by the Dept. of Transportation due to Commercial Driver's License requirement, responsible for becoming qualified and operating as part of a crew and/or driving multiple solid-waste collection trucks, dump trucks, or any other equipment associated with the department.  Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.  Public service-oriented personality a must.

Starting pay $22.1685/hr.
Provided benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Health Insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • Wellness program
  • CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems
Paid time off includes:
  • Vacation
  • Sick time
  • Holidays (for eligible employees)

Examples of Duties

Primary essential functions include but are not limited to;

  • Drives large vehicles/equipment, including but not limited to; refuse packer truck, or truck equipped with hydraulic lifting device;
  • Transports refuse collectors, leaf rakers, on designated routes;
  • Operates automated trash cart lifting device on truck;
  • Unloads refuse truck;
  • Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

Typical Qualifications

Required at Time of Application:.

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver's License 
  • Valid CDL, Class B or higher
 Experience as a CDL driver is preferred, but not required.
 

Supplemental Information

TO APPLY: 

Application must be received no later than Saturday, February 1. 2025.  Visit www.owensboro.org; Click on Employment Opportunities and the position link; click Apply.  First-time users need to create an account as instructed.  If you have any questions, or wish to confirm receipt of your application, call Elaine Timmel at (270) 687-8540 or toll free (888) 616-8540 prior to application deadline.  Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459.

 

 The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  EEO/AA--M/F/V/D
 ADA accommodations may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.