Refuse Collection Driver
Company: City of Valdosta
Location: Valdosta
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: This position
operates a truck along an assigned route to collect and transport
commercial waste, residential waste, and yard waste. · Performs
pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections. · Completes required
reports and logs. · Drives a refuse collection truck along an
assigned route to collect solid waste, commercial waste, or yard
waste. · Transports refuse to landfill. · Washes exterior or
vehicle; keeps interior free of trash. · Performs routine
maintenance on truck; checks fuel, oil and other fluids. · Oversees
the work of personnel assigned to the truck. · Follows all traffic
laws and regulations. · Maintains radio contact with dispatcher. ·
Performs related duties. Requirements: · Knowledge of city streets
and landmarks. · Knowledge of equipment operation principles. ·
Knowledge of traffic laws. · Knowledge of department and city
policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. · Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. ·
Skill in the supervision of personnel. · Skill in the operation of
assigned vehicles and equipment. · Skill in problem solving. ·
Skill in interpersonal relations. · Skill in oral and written
communication. · Ability to read, write and perform mathematical
calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of
high school or equivalent. · Sufficient experience to understand
the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position,
usually associated with the completion of an
apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one
to two years. · Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid
driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of
vehicle or equipment operated. Valid Georgia CDL Class “B”
Required.
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